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.
| ISBN: | 9780702308017 |
| Publication date: | 3rd July 2025 |
| Author: | Helen Docherty |
| Illustrator: | Brizida Magro |
| Publisher: | Alison Green Books an imprint of Scholastic |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay Children’s / Teenage emotions: Compassion, empathy, kindness Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope Children’s / Teenage emotions: Happiness, joy Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours |