Available Formats
In My Heart
By (Author) Mackenzie Porter
Illustrated by Jenny Lvlie
Simon & Schuster
Little Simon
1st April 2020
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Board book
26
Width 178mm, Height 152mm, Spine 15mm
327g
A working mother reassures her child that even when theyre apart, theyre always in each others hearts. This lovely board book is perfect for moms to share with their little ones.
Though were not together
were never truly apart,
because youre always on my mind
and youre always in my heart.
This is what a mother tells her child as she leaves for work each day. This lovely board book perfectly captures the sentiment that many women feel about being a working mom. The lyrical text takes us through a mothers day away, showing us that although shes working hard, her child is always on her mind and always in her heart.
Mackenzie Porter loves writing books inspired by her family.She wrote her first book,In My Heart, when she returned to work after the birth of her daughter.Mackenzie works full time in a child abuse prevention program and is also studying to obtain her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. In her spare time, she loves to travel anywhere and everywhere.She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband, daughter, dog, and the rest of her big Greek family.
Jenny Lvlieis a Norwegian illustrator, designer, creative, storyteller, and bird enthusiast. Growing up about as far north as its physically possible to get on mainland Europe has shaped her creative approach. Using bold colors, textures, and strong shapes, she creates stunning landscapes, people, and animals. Shes fascinated by the strong bond between humans and animals and the link between humans and nature.