Mommy Love

A Mindfulness Exercise for Mothers and Babies

Illustrated by Naoko Stoop
A beautiful meditation on new motherhood from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, Susan Verde.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Susan Verde has introduced millions of young readers to the idea of self-care. Now she has crafted a message of healing to be shared between new mothers and their babies as they read together.

Becoming a mother isn’t always easy. There are tired days and tears, tests of patience and fears of getting it wrong. As mother and child read Mommy Love, the text provides the reader with the prompts of a mindfulness exercise. Mothers are guided to use their senses to help them bond with their babies, notice small details, and ground themselves in the present moment. There are words of encouragement and hope as Mommy and Baby begin their journey of love together.

Complete with an author’s note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources, Mommy Love is a groundbreaking and heartwarming book that reassures all those who are experiencing motherhood that they are doing their best as they explore their important new role.
Susan Verde is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, which includes I Am Human: A Book of Empathy, I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, and many more. Before she was an author, she was an elementary school teacher and a yoga instructor. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her three children and pets.

You can visit her online at SusanVerde.com or on social media @SusanVerde.

Naoko Stoop is the artist behind the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Red Knit Cap Girl and many other beloved books for children. She loves to create using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags. She lives in Brooklyn.

You can visit her online at RedKnitCapGirl.com or on Instagram @NaokoStoop.
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A beautiful meditation on new motherhood from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, Susan Verde.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness teacher Susan Verde has introduced millions of young readers to the idea of self-care. Now she has crafted a message of healing to be shared between new mothers and their babies as they read together.

Becoming a mother isn’t always easy. There are tired days and tears, tests of patience and fears of getting it wrong. As mother and child read Mommy Love, the text provides the reader with the prompts of a mindfulness exercise. Mothers are guided to use their senses to help them bond with their babies, notice small details, and ground themselves in the present moment. There are words of encouragement and hope as Mommy and Baby begin their journey of love together.

Complete with an author’s note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources, Mommy Love is a groundbreaking and heartwarming book that reassures all those who are experiencing motherhood that they are doing their best as they explore their important new role.

Author

Susan Verde is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, which includes I Am Human: A Book of Empathy, I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, and many more. Before she was an author, she was an elementary school teacher and a yoga instructor. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her three children and pets.

You can visit her online at SusanVerde.com or on social media @SusanVerde.

Naoko Stoop is the artist behind the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Red Knit Cap Girl and many other beloved books for children. She loves to create using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags. She lives in Brooklyn.

You can visit her online at RedKnitCapGirl.com or on Instagram @NaokoStoop.

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