From beloved watercolor artist and bestselling author Tabitha Paige comes a tender story that celebrates the unbreakable bond between parent and child. This heartwarming picture book for babies and toddlers is the perfect way to say “I love you” and makes a meaningful baby shower gift, Valentine’s Day gift, new baby gift, or keepsake for growing families.

Through gentle rhymes and soft, realistic illustrations, little readers follow Mama Duck as she patiently waits for her egg to hatch, expressing love for her baby long before they meet. When the egg finally cracks, her words come to life in a sweet reminder that real love isn’t earned—it’s simply felt.