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by Lisa Castagnola Lcsw (Author), Vanessa Perez (Illustrator)
Follow a strong-willed little girl and her tired mother through their affirmation of love for each other. This rhythmic story with beautiful watercolor illustrations depicts the deep love between a mother and child while also teaching children their place in the world. Each page has an interactive element as you and your child can search for the heart cleverly incorporated into each illustration.
Author Biography
Lisa Castagnola is a former preschool teacher and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in children and families. Lisa is a proponent of social-emotional education and has dedicated her career to the wellbeing of all children. Lisa is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and received a Master of Public Policy and Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. As a child therapist, Lisa completed advanced clinical training at the Yale University Child Study Center. She is currently the Program Director for a foster youth mental health program in San Diego, California where she also has a private practice serving women and children and training other educators and therapists. This story is based on a long standing interaction between Lisa and her own mother.
