My Mother's Arms
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A joyous celebration of all the tender, supportive and loving mothers out there.
From bestselling creators Toni D'Alia and Mimi Purnell comes a delightful celebration of the joyous magic of a mother's love.
In my mother’s arms
is my favourite place to be.
No matter how I’m feeling,
I know that she loves me.
Whether you live at the top of the tallest mountain or at the bottom of the deepest sea, you know there's nothing more special than a mother's love. In this delightful and gorgeously illustrated picture book, explore all of the work mums do to make our lives better! With gentle rhyming text and illustrations of mums and their kids from throughout the animal kingdom, My Mother's Arms is the perfect book for celebrating Mum on Mother's Day or throughout the year!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK:
- THE PERFECT GIFT: The ideal present for Mother's Day, promoting kindness and appreciation of mums everywhere.
- LOVE IT ALL YEAR ROUND: A gorgeous read-aloud for any time of year with its focus on how mums support their kids' emotional well-being and safety.
- AUSTRALIAN QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST: The previous title from these creators, My Father's Arms, was named a Notable title for Early Childhood in the 2026 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards.
- A KEEPSAKE TO TREASURE: With a stunning textured cover and a timeless style, My Mother's Arms is a book your family will love forever.
PERFECT FOR:
- Sharing with young children aged 2 to 5
- A lyrical read-aloud for babies
- Anyone looking for a thoughtful Mother's Day gift
- Parents wanting their children to know they will always love them
- Book-buyers looking for a rhyming story that will delight the whole family
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761218422
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 March 2027
Country: Australia
Imprint: Little Hare
Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mimi Purnell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 244.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Toni D'Alia is a Melbourne-based author of children's books and contemporary fiction. With a background in primary education, Toni writes heartwarming stories to inspire, educate, empower and entertain. Her children's stories have humour, heart and a gentle focus on wellbeing and the environment.
Mimi Purnell is an illustrator and graphic designer born in England and now living in Australia. After completing a degree in Creative Industries she designed for agencies, animations and films and is now focusing her time on creating sweet illustrations and spending lots of time outdoors.
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