My Heart

My Heart

By Katrina McKelvey Illustrated by Deb Hudson

$19.99

Publication Date: 9th January 2024

My Heart explores the boundless love a mother carries for her child, and the many ways a mothers heart can experience love and emotion as the child journeys through the early years. This poignant story concludes with the child's first independent venture, a deeply emotional moment for all mothers, depicted with beautiful, evocative illustrations. Read More
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My Heart explores the boundless love a mother carries for her child, and the many ways a mothers heart can experience love and emotion as the child journeys through the early years. This poignant story concludes with the child's first independent venture, a deeply emotional moment for all mothers, depicted with beautiful, evocative illustrations. Read More
Description
A moving story about the bond between a mother and her child.

My Heart depicts the many ways a mothers heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up.

The story uses repetition and subtle variation to reflect the activity and reactions of the mother's heart, and how they change with each mother-child interaction. The narrative moves through the early years until the child goes off on their first independent activity, a deeply moving moment for all mothers. Beautifully detailed illustrations depict the connection between mother and child, reminding readers that a mother's heart will always be with her children, no matter where they go.

Details
  • Price: $19.99
  • Pages: 32
  • Carton Quantity: 36
  • Publisher: Exisle Publishing
  • Imprint: EK Books
  • Publication Date: 9th January 2024
  • Trim Size: 10 x 9.5 in
  • Illustration Note: Full Color
  • ISBN: 9781922539571
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Age: 4-8
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
Reviews
“With beautiful words and gorgeous, detailed illustrations this picture book reflects a mother’s love and emotions. A story that will remind you of your experiences, moments, connections and interactions with your child as they journey through life. It did with me!”
-I t’s A Librarian Life (via Instagram)
“Delightful and relatable, it depicts the many ways a mother’s heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up. ”
- Buzz Words
“There are so many times when we just want to say to our babies, toddlers, and children, “You are my heart’s treasure.” My Heart makes it very easy to do just that. From the gentle colours, the peaceful illustrations and the tender words comes a feeling of tranquillity and love. .”
- Blue Wolf Reviews
“Beautifully illustrated, My Heart opens with a mother embracing her baby. I especially love the spread where the children ‘whirled and twirled in mixed-up outfits …’ The author brings out the moving moments of raising a child and makes ‘my heart’ smile. ”
- Reading Time
“My Heart by Katrina McKelvey is a picture book about a loving mother–child relationship. Moods traverse the tender and sorrowful to the playful and humorous, My Heart is a sweet gift for a baby shower or Mother’s Day”
- Books+Publishing
“My Heart from EK Books is a beautifully crafted and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections."
- Midwest Book Review
“There is a vocabulary of feelings that come from the heart as the mother watches and interacts with her child. An ideal gift for mothers to be, new mothers or for a special reading time for mother and her 3–6-year-old child.”
- Story Links
“My Heart from EK Books is a beautifully crafted and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections."
- Midwest Book Review
Author Bio
Deb Hudson

is an illustrator who is passionate about drawing images that evoke emotion and thought in their viewer. Inspired by joy- and wonder-filled dreamy moments of the everyday, Deb has been drawing and creating since she was a little girl.

Deb taught English in Japan for four years. She then studied for a degree in Fine Arts and became a mother. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, three children, energetic border collie and a bright yellow canary.

Deb’s first picture book, The Golden Thread, was published in 2019. Her other works include Pear of Hope (2021) and Milly and the Mulberry Tree (2022), both published by EK Books.

Katrina McKelvey is a children’s author, picture book manuscript assessor, former primary school teacher, and wife and mother living in Newcastle, NSW. She’s highly involved in CBCA, SCBWI, Littlescribe, community events, literary conferences and festivals, and loves visiting schools. She’s written many children's picture books and educational readers. Katrina's sther much loved books include Isla’s Family Tree, Chasing Rainbows, No Baths Week and Up To Something. Katrina’s left-handed, loves tea, scary movies and rollercoasters, and is addicted to mint chocolate. When she was little, a hot air balloon accidentally landed in her backyard.
A moving story about the bond between a mother and her child.

My Heart depicts the many ways a mothers heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up.

The story uses repetition and subtle variation to reflect the activity and reactions of the mother's heart, and how they change with each mother-child interaction. The narrative moves through the early years until the child goes off on their first independent activity, a deeply moving moment for all mothers. Beautifully detailed illustrations depict the connection between mother and child, reminding readers that a mother's heart will always be with her children, no matter where they go.

  • Price: $19.99
  • Pages: 32
  • Carton Quantity: 36
  • Publisher: Exisle Publishing
  • Imprint: EK Books
  • Publication Date: 9th January 2024
  • Trim Size: 10 x 9.5 in
  • Illustrations Note: Full Color
  • ISBN: 9781922539571
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Age: 4-8
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
“With beautiful words and gorgeous, detailed illustrations this picture book reflects a mother’s love and emotions. A story that will remind you of your experiences, moments, connections and interactions with your child as they journey through life. It did with me!”
-I t’s A Librarian Life (via Instagram)
“Delightful and relatable, it depicts the many ways a mother’s heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up. ”
- Buzz Words
“There are so many times when we just want to say to our babies, toddlers, and children, “You are my heart’s treasure.” My Heart makes it very easy to do just that. From the gentle colours, the peaceful illustrations and the tender words comes a feeling of tranquillity and love. .”
- Blue Wolf Reviews
“Beautifully illustrated, My Heart opens with a mother embracing her baby. I especially love the spread where the children ‘whirled and twirled in mixed-up outfits …’ The author brings out the moving moments of raising a child and makes ‘my heart’ smile. ”
- Reading Time
“My Heart by Katrina McKelvey is a picture book about a loving mother–child relationship. Moods traverse the tender and sorrowful to the playful and humorous, My Heart is a sweet gift for a baby shower or Mother’s Day”
- Books+Publishing
“My Heart from EK Books is a beautifully crafted and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections."
- Midwest Book Review
“There is a vocabulary of feelings that come from the heart as the mother watches and interacts with her child. An ideal gift for mothers to be, new mothers or for a special reading time for mother and her 3–6-year-old child.”
- Story Links
“My Heart from EK Books is a beautifully crafted and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections."
- Midwest Book Review
Deb Hudson

is an illustrator who is passionate about drawing images that evoke emotion and thought in their viewer. Inspired by joy- and wonder-filled dreamy moments of the everyday, Deb has been drawing and creating since she was a little girl.

Deb taught English in Japan for four years. She then studied for a degree in Fine Arts and became a mother. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, three children, energetic border collie and a bright yellow canary.

Deb’s first picture book, The Golden Thread, was published in 2019. Her other works include Pear of Hope (2021) and Milly and the Mulberry Tree (2022), both published by EK Books.

Katrina McKelvey is a children’s author, picture book manuscript assessor, former primary school teacher, and wife and mother living in Newcastle, NSW. She’s highly involved in CBCA, SCBWI, Littlescribe, community events, literary conferences and festivals, and loves visiting schools. She’s written many children's picture books and educational readers. Katrina's sther much loved books include Isla’s Family Tree, Chasing Rainbows, No Baths Week and Up To Something. Katrina’s left-handed, loves tea, scary movies and rollercoasters, and is addicted to mint chocolate. When she was little, a hot air balloon accidentally landed in her backyard.