Because You Are Here

It's important for children to remember there are people who truly love and care about them, including parents, family and friends, teachers, coaches, and more. Kids can become smart, strong, happy, healthy, and confident because of guidance from adult role models. In Because You Are Here, written and illustrated by Carina Salva, the colorful pictures and stories will inspire youngsters to be grateful and help them remember to say "thank you." A multilingual children's inspirational book, Because You Are Here tells the story of gratefulnesin languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Pinyin, and Tagalog. It provides an opportunity to help children interact with their classmates, neighbors, playdates, friends, family, church members, sports teammates, and many others who come from other countries and speak another language. Praise for Because You Are Here "Because You Are Here ... (breaks) down cultural and linguistic walls ... It can provide an enjoyable and interactive experience for parents teaching their children to read." -Barbara Bamberger Scott, US Review of Books