We Looked for You

Publishing July 28th, 2026 | Hardcover | 22 pages

We wanted you for so, so long. We wished for our family to grow! So we set out on a journey to find you. On an adventure we would go!

We Looked for You is a heartfelt picture book that follows two hopeful parents on a whimsical journey around the world as they search for their missing piece—the child they’ve always longed for. From tropical beaches in Mexico to fragrant Parisian bakeries, each vibrant stop on their global adventure is filled with love, anticipation, and wonder. In the end, the greatest discovery isn’t in any faraway land—it’s the realization that love was leading them home all along.

With lyrical rhyming language and playful imagery, this tender tale captures the joy of travel, the power of hope, and the magic of family. Perfect for young families’ bedtime snuggles and story times, We Looked for You celebrates the beautiful journey of becoming a parent and the unbreakable bond between parent and child.

About the Author

As a first-time author, Jaeli Steele is inspired by hope, perseverance, and the beauty found in unexpected journeys. After years of traveling alongside her husband, Kort, and dreaming of growing their family, she discovered that some adventures take a little longer but lead exactly where they’re meant to. The arrival of their son, Hudson, became the greatest adventure of all and the inspiration behind We Looked for You. When she isn’t writing, Jaeli enjoys slow mornings with a good cup of coffee, creative house projects, and making memories with her family. She lives in Nebraska and finds inspiration both at home and while exploring the world.

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