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We Needed a You

Name: We Needed a You
Brand: Penguin Random House
SKU: 9781957891439
Price: 19.00 USD
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Penguin Random House

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This exquisite picture book melds tender rhyming words with expressively layered artwork to deliver a profound message of comfort and belonging every child needs to hear: The world is more magnificent with YOU in it!

Published by Compendium

Format: Hardcover book

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What started as a late-night online search for my kids somehow led me to one of my favorite small-business finds—Birdie’s at the Barn!

I’m all the way in Texas, and I had never shopped with them before finding them online. From my very first interaction, though, I understood why people love this shop. The kindness, communication, and personal attention have been absolutely outstanding. They went above and beyond to help me, and every interaction felt genuine and thoughtful.

I’m a huge supporter of small businesses, and experiences like this are exactly why. When someone takes the time to make an online customer several states away feel just as important as the person walking through their front door, you remember it.

And I have to mention the selection because I originally came for the kids…and then discovered all the things I wanted for myself! They have such a great mix of unique, fun, and beautiful finds. It’s the kind of shop where you go looking for one thing and suddenly realize you’ve found five more things you didn’t know you needed.

There are thousands of places to shop online, but exceptional customer service is what turns a first-time customer into a repeat customer. Birdie’s at the Barn did exactly that for me.

So from one small-business-loving mama in Texas: THANK YOU for being so wonderful to shop with. You’ve gained a customer from several states away who will absolutely be checking back for new arrivals and ordering again.

Some shops you simply purchase from. Others you’re genuinely excited to support. Birdie’s at the Barn is definitely the latter. Five stars all the way from Texas!

Jody Lambert

09/10/2026

Great selection!

Great selection to shop from, and a quick and painless delivery!

Anonymous

09/04/2026

Adorable sloth that my granddaughter is sure to

Adorable sloth that my granddaughter is sure to love!

Anonymous

08/26/2026

So much fun playing with my

So much fun playing with my toddlers!

Anonymous

08/24/2026

I love a good trip to Birdie’s!

I love a good trip to Birdie’s. First off, the location really sets the tone of what’s to come with cute flags and some sidewalk toys. Then you walk in and you are immediately in kid land. From floor to ceiling it’s adorable toys, stuffies and other activities for children, teens, and adults alike. The other two rooms as you go more into the store are just as visually appealing. The staff are also incredibly helpful and will even offer to order something that they don’t have and will let you know when it comes in.

Highly recommend if you are in the Hartford or Wethersfield area , put a trip to Birdie’s on your list!

Customer

07/29/2026

Your soon to be favorite toy store!!

Hands down, Best Toy Sore around! Everything you would want in a small town store. Great staff and customer service. It's an experuence worth any drive!

Customer

07/20/2026

My kids absolutely love this hilarious

My kids absolutely love this hilarious banana!

Vicki Armstrong

07/12/2026

High quality products and very unique finds

High quality products and very unique finds.
I love this store!

Jean Moran

06/19/2026

I love birdies! Such a whimsical fun shop

I love birdies! Such a whimsical fun shop.

Chris

05/29/2026

Great find!

My granddaughter loves this sorting box. It’s colorful, well-made and will be easily passed down to siblings.
Jen has a fantastic eye, curating toys that will last the test of time and little ones.

Jayne

05/28/2026

Huge Success!

Huge success! Always hard shopping for an 8 year old with many interests. She couldn’t wait to open it. Small but easy enough for her to manage most of it by herself.

Anonymous

05/19/2026

Great for my 2 year old or when you only want 1 L watering can

Love this watering can! My 2 year old is a big help in the garden and loves to play with water. He is a big fan! It is a great 1L watering can, joins between top and bottom don't leak, the spray head works great and the two handles make it easy to use.

Kristi Gardner

05/15/2026

Our go to spot for gifts!

Birdies is our go to spot for gifts for our nieces and nephews! The Birdies team is always so helpful & kind - and we find the cutest most unique gifts.

Emily A.

05/06/2026

perfect emotional support, comforting, and fun toy for any child!

My niece loved it! So comfy and soft—perfect emotional support, comforting, and fun toy for a child. Love that they have accessories too!!

Kaily M

04/30/2026

Cute plushie keychain. Very soft

04/14/2026