"Before you were here, tu papi carved a mecedora from the wood of an old walnut tree so you and I could rock and cuddle together." The members of a "familia" lovingly prepare for a new "bebA(c)." A tenderly written story, with Spanish words woven throughout, tells readers how "Mami" is eating healthy food, "Papi" is building a rocking chair, "Abuela" is painting "elefantes" and "tigres, " in the nursery, and brother and sister are helping with baby names. With its vibrant and warm illustrations, this debut picture book is perfect for expectant parents or children curious about the time before they were here.