Short description:

What can you carry?

A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you've made?
A hope or a dream?

This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the precious
things we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope.
With comforting rhymes and fabulous illustrations, this is a warm
hug of a picture book.

Long description:

What can you carry?

A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you made?
A hope or a dream?

This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates
all the precious things we can carry, from toys and treasures
to love and hope.

Best of all, it shows how we can all care for each other
with the love we carry in our hearts.

Children will identify with so many of the beautiful,
familiar scenes in the book, whether it's carrying a special
pebble on the beach; cuddling their favourite teddy bear . .
. or being carried on their dad's shoulders!

The story is written in lyrical rhymes, perfect for reading
aloud.

The fabulously colourful illustrations
are full of fun and warmth.

• This is a warm hug of a picture book, full of
  inspiring messages and spectacular illustrations



• Helen Docherty is the author of many much-loved
  rhyming books, including The Snatchabook and The
  Knight Who Wouldn't Fight


• Brizida Magro is an award-winning illustrator
  with a talent for creating stunning, colourful illustrations and
  adorable characters