Today we are sharing a fun new book that reads as a love letter to parents. It is meant to show kids and parents what a nurturing home looks like, however to me it is a love letter to the girls parents. The book is My Home Filled with Love by Desiree Blanchard and illustrated by Hayley Moore. This post includes a giveaway as well as a round-up of gifts and cards kids can make for their parents!
From the Publisher:
My Home Filled With Love Written by Desiree BlanchardAges 3+ | 40 Pages
Publisher’s Book Summary: This beautifully illustrated children’s book is more than just another cute rhyming story. My Home Filled With Love shows kids and parents what a nurturing environment at home is all about. With this story, kids will learn more about how much you, as their parent or caregiver, love them with every choice you make.
My Home Filled With Love is a must-have for new parents, old parents, and all the parents in between! Written by Desiree Blanchard, Positive Parenting Instagram Influencer and Early Child Interventionist, this book is a perfect gift for parents looking to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for their kids!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Desiree Blanchard is an Early Interventionist and a Positive Parenting Practitioner. She completed her Master’s degree in Human Kinetics, where she evaluated certain child health behaviors in a daycare setting. Desiree also has many trainings and certifications in early childhood development.
For more information, visit https://www.tabletopteachingllc.com/author-desiree-blanchard
From Me:
There are so many things to love about this book. First the family is multicultural--biracial. The book has the young girl telling her parents things she loves that they do. The things range from cooking for her to giggling with her when they play together. It alternates back and forth between things she loves about her mother and her father. It is obvious the home is filled with love. I think this book provides the perfect time for the parents and child(ren) to talk about what is special in their home. Whether it is how a parent plays with a child or perhaps how they read a story, the nurturing and loving of a child is so important. It is also a great time for children to understand how much a parent does for him or her. It will include things like hugs and kisses to support when the child has had a bad day.
I think of the book as a love letter from the girl to each of her parents. She goes through the things that are so important to her and the ones she really enjoys. This book is a wonderful story for every child to hear. I hope the adults who read it take time to discuss the child's own feelings and help them see the nurturing that happens in their home.
Craft Round-Up
I asked some fellow bloggers for crafts kids can make for their mothers and fathers. Many of the crafts shared are mostly for Mother's Day and Father's Day, but with simple changes it can be for any time of the year!
Cards for Mom:
1) Collage Sticky Heart Card from Finding Myself Young
2) Handprint Craft from Homeschool Preschool
3) Printable Coloring Card from Artsy Farsty Mama
4) Simple Cards Made from Scrap Paper from Glitter on a Dime
5) Mother's Day Cat Craft from Homeschool Preschool
6) Cat Mother's Day Card Craft from Simple Everyday Mom
7) Cat Mother's Day Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
8) Footprint Butterfly Poem from Messy Little Monster
9) Heart Bouquet from Rediscovered Families
10) 3D Flower Card for Mom from Walking by the Way
11) Easy Heart Card from The Parent Spot
12) Cat Printable Card Craft for Mom from Messy Little Monster
13) Pineapple Mom Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
14) Mommy Is Poem Printable from Coffee and Carpool
15) Sticky Heart Cards from Finding Myself Young
16) Printable Mother's Day Cards to Color from Rediscovered Families
17) Pop-Up Cupcake Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
18) Dancing Flower Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
19) Heart Flower Pop-Up Card from Mombrite
21) Spanish Mother's Day Printables from Lorena & Lennox Bilingual Beginnings
Not Pictured:
DIY Watercolor Flower Garden Card from Barley and Birch
Mixed Media Heart Bouquet Cards from Barley and Birch
Cards for Dad:
1) Printable Necktie Books in 3 Languages from Chalk Academy
2) Fingerprint Tie and Shirt Card from Messy Little Monsters
3) Father's Day Candy Bar Wrapper from Artsy Fartsy Mama
4) Father's Day Tie Card Craft from Mombrite
5) Handprint Art for Dad from Messy Little Monsters
6) Teddy Bear Photo Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
7) Superhero Dad Printable from Messy Little Monsters
8) Daddy Is Poem Printable from Coffee and Carpool
9) Tie and Shirt Card from The Mommy Evolution
10) Coolest Dad Card Craft from Homeschool Preschool
11) Dinosaur Father's Day Card from Simple Everyday Mom
12) Dinosaur Father's Day Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
13) Father's Day Art Gift from Red Ted Art
14) Easy Father's Day Dog Craft from Homeschool Preschool
15) Shark Father's Day Card Craft from Simple Everyday Mom
16) Baseball Father's Day Card from The Soccer Mom Blog
17) Printable Father's Day Cards to Color from Crafts by Amanda
Not Pictured
3D Rocket Cards for Father's Day from Rock Your Homeschool
Gifts to Make for Mom and Dad:
1) Rock Frame from Kelly's Classroom Online
2) Melted Crayon Rock Gifts from Red Ted Art
3) Mother's Day Candy Bar Wrapper from Artsy Fartsy Mama
4) Pressed Flower Pencil Holder / Vase
5) Footprint Butterfly Clay Pot Gift from Messy Little Monsters
6) Friendship Heart Wands from Chalk Academy
7) Pinch Pot Heart from Red Ted Art
8) Bath Bombs from Red Ted Art
10) Scented Crayon Flower Bouquet
11) Whale and Photo Card/Art from The Soccer Mom Blog
12) You Are My Sunshine Photo Craft
13) Heart Bouquet from Rediscovered Families
14) Easter Handprint Art from Little Ladoo
15) White Board Maker Flower Bouquet
16) Flower Painted Treasure Boxes
18) Cereal Box Bookmarks from The Craft Train
19) Mom You Are Art
21) Books for Mom & Dad filled in by kids
Giveaway:
Enter for a chance to win a My Home Filled With Love tote, including stickers and a signed copy of the book!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A My Home Filled With Love tote including:
- A signed copy of My Home: Filled with Love
- Stickers
Two (2) winners receive:
- A signed hardcover copy of My Home: Filled with Love
Two (2) winners receive:
- A signed paperback copy of My Home: Filled with Love
