“A lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the World
A delightful rhyming picture book that’s just right for anyone facing the challenges that come with change. Bit by bit, and branch by branch, this “family tree” grows to make room for more and more (and more!) love.
Families grow and change, but what if you like things just the way they are? What if you aren’t ready to welcome in a new parent, a messy pet, or a baby sister who cries a lot and is leaking goo?! Change can be scary, but even a full heart has room to grow.
Both hilarious and heartwarming, this endearing children’s book is a powerful tool for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes life brings. Even when things are initially uncomfortable, an open heart paves the way and teaches us that a family can be full of love at any size.
Christina Shawn is a reading specialist and writer. She loves windy days, dandelion wishes, and the feeling of a story coming to life. With her husband, three wacky kids, and two fluffy bunnies at home, she has learned firsthand that a heart is never too full to grow. She lives in Richmond, Virginia.
Shahrzad Maydani is an illustrator of Iranian-English descent, raised in Niger and Kenya. She spent her childhood collecting and telling stories. She now spends her days frantically making up worlds to keep herself, and her two daughters, happy. She lives in Kihei, Hawaii.
“An honest depiction of how hard change can be evolves into a lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes. Shawn writes with child-centered compassion and openhearted joy.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the World
“A warm and tender explanation to children of how a heart expands when a family grows.”
— School Library Journal
ISBN: 9781797213606
40 pages
11 in H | 9 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
