When a mother and daughter are separated by a mother's incarceration, they find a special way to keep their loving relationship alive.

In this beautifully illustrated children’s book, a heartwarming tale of motherly love unfolds in the Arctic north. In a timeless and universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The lyrical text introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture, while at the same time showing that the special love that exists between parent and child transcends all boundaries of time and place. The story is complemented by graphically stunning illustrations featuring whales, wolves, puffins, and sled dogs. This tender and reassuring book is one that both parents and children will turn to again and again.

With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book Love, Mama is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love. When Mama leaves her young penguin Kipling, he knows she'll return home soon—yet he still can't help but miss her. After all, Pillow Mama won't read, Picture Mama won't laugh, and Snow Mama is too cold to cuddle. But then Kipling receives a special delivery from Mama, including a note that reads: My love for you stretches across the wide ocean, through day and night, from earth to sky and back again. And Kipling knows that no matter where Mama is, he is loved. Soon, Mama comes home, and Kipling ends the day where he belongs—right in her arms.

Go Away, Mama! follows a mom and her daughter through the stages of stubborn child to teenage rebellion to college good-byes and starting a family. Along the way, we watch the push and pull of a strong-willed girl and her devoted mom as they navigate life's biggest milestones together.--

Joseph's interest in books inspires Mama to learn to read.

Take your child on a journey about a mother's love in this sweet, touching children's picture book filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations and warm and engaging rhymes that speak to the power of a mother's love and explain to children in terms that they understand just how immense that love is. Written for children of any age, this beautifully illustrated book will inspire, comfort, and make a young heart sing with joy and love. ★★★★★ 5-Star rated! Quoted from a reviewer - "a combination of beautiful artwork and sweet rhymes that settle you down right away, knowing you are in for a treat." Get it now and embrace the power of a mother's love with the child in your life!

Writing began in 1972 when I noticed my daughter was not talking by the age of three years. I tried to seek help and through numerous visits with the professionals, who are supposed to know everything, it became clear to me that I was repeating my story over and over again until I did not want to talk about it any more. I decided to write a book so when I met a new Social Worker, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, doctor, teacher or anyone remotely involved with challenged children, I would just hand them my book about Colleen. That way I did not have to say anything, they could read it for themselves. The book "Mama Loves Colleen" became more than a personal history concerning my daughter. I realized it involved the whole family. I saw it as a chance to help other people understand the problems that arise when you are raising an Autistic child. The book is not only about the challenges of raising an Autistic child. The book also deals with the challenges of trying to understand the workings of Community Mental Health. From the very start, they spoke a different language. I thought there was something wrong with me. Each visit with one group or another my blood pressure went over the top. I had to conquer anger, depression and the terrible urge to punch someone's lights out. I hope when you read the book you feel my anger, you understand my depression, maybe even get a few chuckles from some of my experiences with Colleen - Sylvia Kolley Following is a list of the 14 signs of Autism: 1. Difficulty in mixing with other children 2. Acts as though they are deaf 3. Resists learning 4. No fear of real dangers 5. Resists changes in their routines 6. Indicates needs by gestures 7. Inappropriate laughing and giggling 8. Not cuddly 9. Marked physical activity 10. No eye contact 11. Inappropriate attachments to objects 12. Spins objects 13. Sustained odd play 14. Standoffish manner As you read this book, you will see that Colleen exhibits all of these signs and then some.