The Heart That Found You - by Anna Schocket (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Embark on a heartwarming quest for love in this tender, rhyming picture book about adoption, belonging, and the joy of becoming a family--perfect for anyone discovering home in unexpected places.

"This vividly illustrated picture book offers a heartwarming exploration of love, family, and the joy of adoption." --School Library Journal

Filled with emotional depth wrapped in playful rhyme, this story follows Heart on a search across mountains, oceans, and even inside tasty macaroons--all in pursuit of love and belonging. When another caring heart brings Little Heart to life, a family is finally made whole.

Why readers will cherish it:

- Celebrates Adoptive Families: Affirms all kinds of families formed through love and intention.

- Emotionally Resonant: Opens gentle conversations about adoption and belonging.

- Visually Captivating: Whimsical art by Carole Chevalier brings the journey to life for little readers.

- Written from Experience: A heartfelt debut by an adoptive mom who knows this path firsthand.

The Heart That Found You is a beautiful reminder that family isn't just about where you come from--it's about the love that brings you together.

Review Quotes

"A touching story about a heart searching for its missing piece, an adopted child. In the end love is love, however it comes to be, or for however long it takes to find it."-- "First Time Parenting"

"The heartfelt, inclusive tale offers a moving narrative for adoptive, two-parent, blended, LGBTQ+ and single-parent families alike."-- "Bay Area Parent"

"This vividly illustrated picture book offers a heartwarming exploration of love, family, and the joy of adoption."-- "School Library Journal"

About the Author

Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to open a dialogue about adoption with her young daughter. With a career as a senior executive in Talent Development, Anna leveraged her learning background and her belief in the power of teachable moments to create a meaningful resource for other adoptive and nontraditional families. Anna and her daughter thrive together in Oakland, California.

Carole Chevalier is a French graphic designer and published illustrator with a fun and colorful style bursting with joy. Illustrating children's books and bringing to life imaginative products for kids is her happy place. She also loves creating beautiful lettering, unique book covers and bold branding. After living for more than 5 years in North Wales, where she started her career, she now lives in Brittany, France, with her husband.