The Love That Grew
From bestselling author Sarah Ayoub and debut illustrator Mimi Purnell comes an ode to the heart-expanding love that swells and overflows with each addition to a family.
Written by Sarah Ayoub | Illustrated by Mimi Purnell
4.2 ★★★★✰
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“I thought I could not love another,
not a sister, nor a brother.
But just like magic, my love then grew
when I was blessed with more of you.”
The perfect book for growing families everywhere
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The Creative Process
In this video I share my creative process and thoughts for illustrating The Love That Grew.
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Nice and Slow
An antidote to the busyness that dominates our everyday lives and an ode to the joy and peace of quality time with loved ones.