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Near Mama's Heart

by Colleen Newman

28 pages; Saddle stitched; colour photographs; catalogue #05-2817; ISBN 1-4120-7919-5; US$14.99, C$17.24, EUR12.31, £8.62

Near Mama's Heart, unique and diverse, speaks to families everywhere. From its beautiful pictures to its tender verse, it illustrates the loving relationship between a breastfeeding mother and her child.

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About the Book

Near Mama's Heart is a gentle and loving book with real pictures of nursing babies and their families. The heart-warming verse and exceptional photography flawlessly display the beauty and importance of breastfeeding.

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About the Author

Colleen Newman, owner of My Baby and More Parent Coaching and Educational Services, has her degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She has several years of teaching experience; working with infants through adults. Colleen has a passion for helping children and their parents live secure, happy, and healthy lives.

Colleen is an avid child advocate and is active in breastfeeding and babywearing support. She is a member of several organizations including, NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children, AAE - Association of American Educators, API - Attachment Parenting International, CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association Member, LLLI - La Leche League International, IAC - The International Association of Coaches, M.A.M.A - Mommy and Me Association.

Colleen enjoys writing helpful articles for parents. Her work has been featured in several publications and websites. For example, she serves as The Parent Station's Parenting Expert, The Woman to Woman Virtual Online Magazine's Education Columnist, and you can also see her parenting articles at: Healthy Kids Snacks.com.

Colleen loves spending time with her best friend and husband, John, her two-year-old son and infant daughter, and her two dogs.

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