how celebrations unite families and communities

how celebrations unite families and communities

Every so often  in our family, someone claims it’s their half birthday and so they are in need of a cake!  In the story, Oscar is six months old – and it’s the perfect day for a half birthday and a picnic with a cake!

ages baby to 7 years

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a spoken word lullaby full of hope, gentle wishes, and love

a spoken word lullaby full of hope, gentle wishes, and love

A parent's fondest wishes charmingly expressed with Alison Lester's classic illustrations - a perfect new born or baby gift (for the parents or the baby).
ages newborn to grown-up / Australiaheartwarmers

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finding the compassion and courage to give even when we feel unappreciated

finding the compassion and courage to give even when we feel unappreciated

ages early childhood to preteen
Sophie is a spider with a heart full of compassion, a soul full of courage and an amazing talent for weaving webs. When she sets out to find her place in the world she finds a boarding house, moves in and sets to work weaving wondrous webs...
 

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Someday: capturing perfectly the love between mother and daughter

Someday: capturing perfectly the love between mother and daughter

ages 4 years to grownup
Heavens this is a beautiful book! It’s a teary one; a lovely wander through the life of a baby girl told through the eyes of her mother. Truly, I get goosebumps every time I read it—i
t’s my go-to baby shower or pregnancy present for mothers who are expecting girls .

A young mother holds her newborn and kisses her fingers. And she tells the baby of her mother-wishes for the baby’s life. Things like: 

Someday your eyes will be filled with a joy so deep that they shine.
 

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