What can you carry?
A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made?
A hope or a dream?
This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates
all the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasures
to love and hope.
Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each other
with the love we carry in our hearts.
Children will identify with so many of the beautiful,
familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a special
pebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . .
. or being carried on their dad's shoulders!
The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for reading
aloud.
The fabulously colourful illustrations
are full of fun and warmth.
This is a warm hug of a picture book, full of
inspiring messages and spectacular illustrations
Helen Docherty is the author of many much-loved
rhyming books, including The Snatchabook and The
Knight Who Wouldn't Fight
Brizida Magro is an award-winning illustrator
with a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations and
adorable characters
Helen Docherty's Biography
Before becoming an author, Helen used to teach Spanish and French. She has lived and worked in France, Spain, Cuba and Mexico, and now lives in Swansea, Wales, with her husband, the author and illustrator Thomas Docherty, and their two daughters.
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