We Are Better Together - by Joyce Wan (Board Book)

About the Book

A stunning celebration of the power and strength in working and being together!

Book Synopsis

From beloved creator Joyce Wan comes a touching ode to all the ways we are so much better when we come together!

Because things are simply better together.

With an important and timely message about the power of community and getting along, this sparkly board book truly shows the importance of being #strongertogether. From schools of fish in the sea to stars that make up our galaxy, creator Joyce Wan takes readers on a lyrical and emotional journey that compares groups of things that come together to a child and their respective families and friends. It's an incomparable board book story that works perfectly as a companion and follow-up to Joyce Wan's We Belong Together.

A stunning celebration of the power and strength in working and being together!

Review Quotes

Praise for Good Night, Sweetie:

Wan excels at creating board books that combine irresistibly adorable cartoon graphics with text that channels intimate, lovey-dovey conversations between parent and child. -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for You Are My Merry Little Christmas:

This board book helps little readers grasp that the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the ties that bind us. -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Peek-a-Boo Zoo:

The warm, round illustrations provide a soothing tone, making this a perfect late-afternoon read right before naptime. -- Kirkus Reviews

Working in her characteristic aesthetic of rounded, chunky shapes, Wan assembles a cute-as-can-be cast that includes a penguin, hippo, and more . . . A fun addition to the book-as-game category. -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Are You My Mommy?:

The book radiates warmth with soft curved lines used to form the characters and scenery. Distinct visual patterns add an extra dimension to each page. -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for My Lucky Little Dragon:

The bold, friendly animals pop off the page with energy. -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Hug You, Kiss You, Love You:

The book maintains the chunky digital graphics of Wan's previous titles, and clever visual details are everywhere, from thematically patterned backgrounds of bones, waves, and leaves to the recurring heart elements incorporated into the animals. -- Publishers Weekly

Simple, boldly outlined art, rests atop bright, patterned backgrounds, and the type is large and playful. An affectionate little book for preschoolers -- with glitter on the cover! -- Booklist

Praise for We Belong Together:

Manga-like characterizations and a chunky, hip design deliver the cuddly sentiment with panache. -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Joyce Wan runs her own stationery and gift business, Wanart, which sells products in thousands of boutiques, museum shops, and gift stores worldwide. She is also the author and illustrator of many children's books, including You Are My Cupcake, We Belong Together, Are You My Mommy?, You Are My Magical Unicorn, and Peek-a-Boo Farm. Joyce lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, but you can visit her at wanart.com