Next to Me Marissa Valdez the power of story

the power of story

Then one night

the allegations spark fascination and fear like nothing has before

Eleanor stands up for her friend by sitting down in just the right spot

Next to Me Marissa Valdez the power of storyThis joyful and soothing read aloud, about noticing all the wonderful things around you, is a bedtime gem that's illustrated in gorgeous cut paper collages by husband and wife team Sophia Haas and New York Times Best Illustrated winner Daniel Salmieri. A walk home from school is an opportunity to observe all the happy details along the way: puffy clouds next to an airplane, the twisty slide next to swinging swings, a backhoe next to a big hole. When