You and Me, Anemone: A Story About Friendship and Personal Space

Bestselling author Rachel Vail and multiple Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka shine a spotlight on the importance of personal space in this SEL standout that also celebrates the ocean and sea life. Includes back matter.Don't want to be booped No problem! A sea anemone in the ocean confidently sets itself some personal boundaries, encouraging young readers on land to do the same.You and Me, Anemone is a nuanced, thoughtful, playful picture book for young children about the delicate challenge of boundaries-having them, maintaining them, and respecting them in others. The playful, rhythmic, interactive text by award-winning author Rachel Vail pairs the science of sea life with social-emotional learning for terrific classroom potential. Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka's illustrations-created by painting and stitching on burlap-are a visual and emotional showstopper with a ton of kid appeal. Back matter includes an author's note and facts about the incredible sea anemone.

About the author

Rachel Vail is the critically acclaimed author of You, Maybe; If We Kiss; Ever After; Do-Over; and Wonder. Rachel’s writing has been described as better than Judy Blume’s: her ability to create an authentic adolescent world complete with the emotions and priorities is second to none.Chris Raschka has illustrated more than 30 books for children. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for The Hello, Goodbye Window and A Ball for Daisy, and his 1994 book Yo! Yes? received a Caldecott Honor. He is also the creator of the upcoming New Shoes. He was the U.S. nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2012 and 2016. Chris Raschka lives in New York City.