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I was a flower with no pot I was a polka with no dot What did I do before you came along and changed the tune? Through simple, yet lively text and whimsical illustration, the love from parent to child, or lover to lover, or friend to friend, is celebrated. The perfect gift for baby showers, Valentine's Day, birthdays, weddings, and beyond. Before You also works perfectly as a comforting and joyful read-aloud for parents to tuck their children into bed with. For fans of perennial favorites like I Like You and Guess How Much I Love You.



About the Author

Rebecca Doughty

Rebecca is the author and illustrator of many picture books for children including You Are to Me, Some Helpful Tips for a Better World and a Happier Life, and the forthcoming Before You. She has also illustrated many books, including One of Those Days written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Rebecca's book illustrations have been selected several times for the Original Art Exhibition at The Society of Illustrators in New York. With deceptively simple line drawings, playful lyrical verse and waggish humor, her books speak to audiences of all ages. Learn more about Rebecca's art and books by visiting her website: www.rebeccadoughty.com



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