You Belong Here

Read these words like a lullaby. Each rhyme becomes a gentle embrace, offering children comfort, a sense of belonging, and the reassurance that they are right at home.

"The stars belong in the deep night sky, and the moon belongs there too, and the winds belong in each place they blow by, and I belong here with you." —An excerpt from You Belong Here

With gentle rhymes and calming illustrations, this classic bedtime story journeys around the world, noticing the plants and animals along the way—and gently reminding kids that, like everything in nature, they have a special place here too.

Perfect for baby showers, adoptions, birthdays, or everyday affirmation, this timeless read-aloud creates meaningful moments between caregivers and children. Its message is simple yet profound: you are part of this world in a way no one else can be.

*Gold Medal Winner for the Independent Publisher Book Award.*

M.H. Clark is the Chief Storyteller for Compendium, Inc., one of the foremost creators of inspiring books, cards, and gifts. She has a long-standing belief in the power of words to uplift and inspire and is widely known in the Seattle area for composing impromptu poems for passersby at outdoor markets and events.