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This book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting…and waiting…and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist of this story is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she’s starting early! She sticks close to her mum so she can sing songs to her sibling to be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (Cupcakes! Strawberries! Swimming!). Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, light hearted atmosphere to the story and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mum’s belly.

Starring the same little girl in the same charming illustration style as Hello In There!, In My Heart explores emotions--happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness and more. Unlike other feelings books that tend to oversimplify, In My Heart lyrically explains what an emotion feels like, physically, inside. For example: "When I get really angry, my heart feels like it's going to explode! Don't come near me! My heart is yelling, hot and loud. This is when my heart is mad." Toddlers will be empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. On the cover and the right side of each spread, a die-cut heart decreases in size, creating a multi-coloured heart the depth of the entire book.

When a girl receives a beautiful porcelain box from her grandmother, she immediately wants something special to put inside it. But what could it be? What does she love best? She loves jumping in puddles on rainy days, blowing bubbles in the park and watching her little sister’s first steps. As it turns out, life’s most precious treasures cannot be contained in a box! With a gentle message about the immateriality of happiness, this story reminds us to take pleasure in everyday moments. The book is beautifully packaged with a sparkly die-cut star on the cover, and flaps throughout reveal hidden surprises. The bestselling Growing Hearts series explores all facets of emotional maturity for toddlers—from expecting a sibling to dealing with childhood fears.

In her room, one little girl can be anything she wants to be and go anywhere she wishes to go, all with the power of her imagination (and paper, markers, and crayons, of course!). She can go on safari or sail the seven seas. She can be a doctor, teacher, or high-powered businesswoman. The sky’s the limit! And when the day is over, she can become a little girl again, safe in her room. Like the classic Where the Wild Things Are, this latest addition to the Growing Hearts series celebrates imagination as a means to try on different identities and work through difficult emotions, all while having fun.The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.

A little girl honors her dad and all the fun they have together in this sweet companion to In My Heart.  Our spunky heroine loves spending time with her dad. They ride bikes and swim in the pool! They can imagine exciting adventures, or just lounge around on a hot day. Being with her dad makes her feel safe and comforted, strong and powerful. She can confront the neighbor’s dog and get thrown up in the air! And when she gets too scared, or too angry, nothing calms her down better than a big hug from dad. This addition to the bestselling Growing Hearts series will make an appealing gift for Father’s Day.

A soothing bedtime board book from the creators of In My HeartFrom Jo Witek and Christine Roussey, the team behind In My Heart and the Growing Hearts series, comes this soothing bedtime board book, In Your Cozy Bed. Toldfrom the point of view of a loving parent, a child is gently guided to get ready for bed, say goodnight to favorite toys, and finally settle into sleep. Like the rest of the Growing Hearts series, this book features a die-cut front cover for added appeal and gift ability.

From the bestselling creators of In My Heart, a new book about all the things a smile can doOne girl discusses the power of a smile and the many different smiles she gives to those around her throughout the day. There are soft, sleepy smiles that greet a new day; goofy smiles with her best friend; and even playful, supportive smiles, which help her sister when she’s feeling down. With charming text and bright illustrations, this story shows the power and gift of a smile. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from overcoming fears and expressing feelings to welcoming new siblings.

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with the ultimate gift—the deluxe slipcased edition of In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, the New York Times bestselling picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey!Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant.With lyrical text, In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, empowering readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.Along with beautifully whimsical illustrations and an irresistible, multi-colored die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this deluxe edition also features: A gorgeous die-cut slipcase patterned with glossy hearts. Fancy foil accents on the book's front cover. Foil on the interior of the book highlighting the first and last of the die-cut hearts. This beautiful deluxe edition is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day you want to share your love.The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Here are some more books in the series to enjoy: Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of WaitingIn My Heart: A Book of FeelingsBrave As Can Be: A Book of CourageAll My Treasures: A Book of JoyIn My Room: A Book of Creativity and ImaginationWith My Daddy: A Book of Love and FamilyMy Little Gifts: A Book of SharingMy Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons

A comforting and imaginative book with flaps perfect for every sibling-to-be!A sister-to-be is so eager to step into her role that she’s starting early! She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (Cupcakes! Strawberries! Swimming!).With charming text, whimsical full-color illustrations, and nine playful flaps showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama’s belly, this interactive picture book is a joyful and celebratory ode to a growing family and the perfect gift for any big-sibling-to-be.This deluxe gift edition also offers these exclusive features: A gorgeous die-cut slipcase patterned with glossy hearts and metallic ink details. Shimmery metallic ink accents on the book’s front cover. A final page with prompts for a sibling-to-be to fill in regarding the new baby’s due date, name ideas, and other sweet details that allow families to turn this into a very special personalized keepsake. This beautiful deluxe edition is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, a baby shower, or for a young child excited to meet the newest addition to the family.The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of WaitingIn My Heart: A Book of FeelingsBrave As Can Be: A Book of CourageAll My Treasures: A Book of JoyIn My Room: A Book of Creativity and ImaginationWith My Daddy: A Book of Love and FamilyMy Little Gifts: A Book of SharingMy Tree and Me: A Book of SeasonsWhen I Smile: A Book of Kindness

The life of a toddler can be full of frightening things: the dark, the neighbor’s dog, and thunderstorms, just to name a few. As a child gets older, they begin to feel braver around these everyday events, but how do they build this newfound confidence? In this lyrical, insightful picture book, an older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it’s a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm. Now, big sister assures little sister, the fears that once felt as big as a mountain feel as minuscule as a speck of dust. This playful portrait of fear and bravery empowers young readers to confront once-scary situations and, with charming illustrations and die-cuts throughout, is also beautifully packaged.

There are many types of gifts. You can give a big, shiny, wrapped gift on Christmas morning, but you can also give the gifts of your help or your time. You can bake a cake for your parents or share what you learned in school with your little sister. You can help a friend unravel a knotty bracelet or smile at a stranger who looks sad. With a spirit of generosity, you’ll find you have many gifts to give to the world—and that giving can be even more fulfilling than receiving. Featuring a die-cut cover and interior flaps throughout, My Little Gifts celebrates the gift of giving.The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.