Next to Me

Daniel Salmieri Praise and Honors

Before, Now
New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year
Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year
* “Ingeniously crafted…masterfully bonds the plot with expressive art…that invites children to feel, sense, and respond to textual clues.” – School Library Journal, starred review
* “A moving intergenerational story…Immensely ­satisfying.” – The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
* "It’s a 'whoa' kind of idea pitched at just the right level for the target audience.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

Bear and Wolf
New York Times Editors' Choice
Capitol Choices
Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of the Year
Kids Indie Next List Pick
"Just found the book we'll gift to every child we know!"—PBS
"Stunning, serene and philosophical"— New York Times
"Hushed and lovely, this is a picture book to calm and inspire."— Wall Street Journal

Dragons Love Tacos
#1 New York Times Bestseller
New York Times Notable Book
"The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here.”—School Library Journal

High Five
New York Times Bestseller