Celebrate the special bond between mom and baby with this beautifully illustrated keepsake book. Lyrically written in rhyming verse, mother and illustrator Sydney Hanson captures special moments between a mother and child from baby's arrival to growing up. And how a mother's guidance and love helps their children forge their own path in life, while always knowing, "Wherever you may wander, wherever you may roam, like water, little otter, I will always be your home." Illustrations and text from bestselling artist Sydney Hanson will charm the littlest readers. - Poetic rhythm and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers. - Sturdy board pages are suitable for even the littlest babies and toddlers. - Touches on themes of togetherness , bonding , encouragement , and unconditional love. - Perfect keepsake gift for new parents, Mother's Day, baby showers, first libraries, and more! A lovely version of such childhood classics as Runaway Bunny, and for sugar-free readers, a vast improvement over I’ll Love Your ­Forever, this certainly belongs on early childhood shelves. Sydney was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. When she wasn't tunneling through snowdrifts or rescuing frogs from rain gutters, she was drawing. Her illustrations and paintings still reflect these early adventures and are marked by a love for animals and the natural world. In addition to her traditional illustrations Sydney is an experienced 2D and 3D production artist. In 2011 she moved to Los Angeles where she's worked for several animation shops including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash. Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.