{"product_id":"you-matter-to-me-hardcover","title":"You Matter to Me - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDoyin Richards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Paul Jr\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this picture book written by Doyin Richards and illustrated by Robert Paul Jr., \u003ci\u003eYou Matter to Me\u003c\/i\u003e, a dog describes what it's like to go on walks with his Black owner and wishes that people would see his human as he does: with love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBiscuit the dog is adopted from the shelter and loves his new home and his new human family. The dad, especially, takes good care of Biscuit and is the person who walks him the most. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Biscuit soon realizes that not everyone shares his feelings about his human. His human is Black, and some people in the neighborhood are scared by that. Some people hold their purses closer, or tighten their grip on their children's hands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith honest, age-appropriate storytelling, Doyin Richards starts a conversation about racism that is more important than ever. Here is a book that should be in every home, school, and library as a reminder that everyone matters.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoyin Richards\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the picture books \u003ci\u003eI Wonder: Celebrating Daddies Doin' Work\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat's the Difference: Being Different is Amazing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWatch Me: A Story of Immigration and Inspiration\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e called \"a story with universal impact\" in a starred review. A charter member of the \u003ci\u003eToday Show's\u003c\/i\u003e Parenting Team, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two daughters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Paul, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eSimon B. Rhymin'\u003c\/i\u003e by Dwayne Reed, and \u003ci\u003eWhat Boys Do\u003c\/i\u003e by Jon Lasser. Born in St. Lucia and raised in St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, Robert's ultimate calling is to help children lead fun, positive, and enriched lives through storytelling. He lives with his wife and daughter in Houston, Texas.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.5 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47393326694578,"sku":"9781250834485","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a5326f2267ce6c800d1cf587eade48a2.webp?v=1777975308","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/you-matter-to-me-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}