Songs for our Sons

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A star-scattered night, a brand new baby, and all the potential in the world This is a poetic introduction to what it means to be raised as a boy in the challenging times we live in, and all of the dazzling possibilities that await him. A beautiful and poignant message is at the heart of this book: whatever is expected of you, you can be whoever you want to be. With gold foil detail on the cover, this is a truly stunning gift for children and parents at any key life moment, from birth to graduation.

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"A gentle, hopeful dream for a kinder world." * Kirkus *
"Full of a sense of tenderness but also possibilities ... every turn of the page [is] an adventure. Giving this and receiving it, both will be a real joy." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids, October 2020 Debut of the Month *
"a book chock full of positive messages for boys as they grow" -- Dave Rudden * Irish Independent *

Author Bio

Ruth Doyle (Author) Ruth Doyle always planned to be a writer, but trained as a nurse and studied social care first in order to gain a better understanding of people of all ages and walks of life. She lives in Kent on a micro farm with her family and an assortment of animals.Ashling Lindsay (Illustrator) Ashling Lindsay is an illustrator from Belfast. Her first book, The Night Box, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Klaus Flugge prize for illustration. Ashling is currently working towards her MA at Belfast School of Art.