In My Heart

This is a children's picture book that gently explores family, belonging, and the love that holds us together. Its central theme is discovering where a child comes from and how families can be formed in many different ways. It’s aimed at young readers and their families, with a warm, comforting, and hopeful tone that invites curiosity and reflection. A story-led, illustrated journey unfolds as a young girl learns she has a tummy mummy and begins to explore how she is connected to the people who love her. The reading experience is engaging and soothing, with approachable text and tender visuals that invite conversations with loved ones. The book’s pacing and imagery make complex ideas feel accessible and reassuring for early readers and listeners alike. Through a gentle narrative, readers encounter themes of identity, kinship, and the many paths that love travels to create family. The journey emphasizes that belonging comes from connection, care, and the bonds forged in heart rather than a single origin story. It respects sensitive topics while offering a hopeful, age-appropriate exploration of what makes a family unique. - Story-led exploration of family origins and belonging that honors different family structures and love as the shared heartbeat of a family - Warm, expressive illustrations paired with simple, musical language to support early readers - Themes of love, identit