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Before I was even born, you loved me." —Mom, I'm a Lucky Duck From the photographer of elegantly ageless elephants in Gray Matter and the porcine with panache from Pretty in Pink comes a

Artist Dana Simson offers a sweet and  sensitive birthday book filled with her whimsical wishes and fanciful illustrations. It's the perfect way to say "Happy Birthday!"

"The seasons are a wonderful metaphor for love — constant, eternal, yet always changing. They bring variety, excitement and fun to our lives, just as love does.

Wouldn't you love to know what your toddler's thinking when he refuses to stop jumping on the couch?

In honor of our most devoted supporters, A Little Book for Mom presents a selection of some of the most insightful words ever written or spoken about mothers and the beloved act of mothering.

Fine Friends is a celebration of all things friendship. Sometimes the very best thing you can do with a fine friend is to share a little "aha" moment . . .

Love. It has forever inspired poets, and those touched by its power and grace still find new words to celebrate it. Nothing moves the spirit or the pen of the poet quite like love.

Finally, a parenting book that expectant fathers will actually read!

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Just picking up this Little Book and watching the "beating" heart on the cover evokes all of the wonderful, heart-pounding, good feelings of being in love.

Sandy Gingras evokes how good things can be when you and your environment are in happy agreement." — Stephen Dunn, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet An illustrated keepsake for your B.F.F.

Before you were conceived I wanted you Before you were born I loved you Before you were here an hour I would die for you This is the miracle of life --Maureen Hawkins The relationship between a mot

This gift book is perfect for a new generation of grandfathers who identify more with peace, love and rock 'n' roll than with shake, rattle and roll.

My grandmother showed me that wisdom comes with age, but that a joyful heart is forever young.

Written with warmth and humor, The Two Of Us: A Book About Dogs And Their Owners is a tribute to true dog lovers.