You Are My Heart

From beloved bestselling author Marianne Richmond, You Are My Heart is a sweet, inspiring book that beautifully showcases the emotions parents feel for their child. Sure to become a new fan favorite, this new edition of a beloved classic returns to what Marianne does best: lovingly celebrating the complex emotions we all have.

Before you were born,

I hoped I was ready

To be a good parent

Loving and steady.

I imagined for months

How our family would be

The things I would teach

the places we’d see.

What I couldn’t have known

is how many ways

You’d capture my heart

And brighten my days.

From a beloved bestselling author whose books are quickly becoming classics, You Are My Heart is a sweet, inspiring story that beautifully showcases the emotions we all feel as parents. Lyrical verse from the point-of-view of a parent speaking to a child puts the magical aspects of that bond into words—from how you feel before your child is born, to imagining your future together. With beautiful artwork and insightful prose, this book is sure to become a new favorite.