What shapes A CHILD’s HEART before they understand the world around them?
In this rhyming picture book, a man reflects on his journey from infancy to adulthood, remembering the loving hands and caring moments that impacted his life. Through his illustrated recollections—including being held and comforted as a baby, having tired legs massaged after playing sports, and snuggling beside his dad for bedtime stories—From Your Hands to My Heart celebrates nurturing touch and the powerful connections that help shape who we become.
When I was a baby
my mind couldn’t know
how the ways that you touched me
would help me to GROW.
All the times in the night
when you woke from my cries,
your touch and your calm
helped me close tired eyes.
When you stroked my short legs
and then rubbed my small feet,
your love was a presence
that lulled me to sleep.
Who Needs This Book?
Perfect for young children, and the adults who love them, From Your Hands to My Heartis rooted in the principles of infant massage, parent-child bonding, and early childhood development. This heartwarming story highlights how everyday acts of nurturing can support emotional growth, well-being, and a sense of connection throughout a person’s life.
Jill Pietroburgo is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and Early Childhood Educator. Her book is ideal for:
New and expectant parentsGrandparentsEducators and caregiversInfant Massage InstructorsAnyone fostering healthy social and emotional development in childrenWhy You Need This BookFrom Your Hands to My Heart is a gentle reminder that we never outgrow the need for loving touch and that the ways we care for our children today—through nurturing touch, words of encouragement, and everyday expressions of love—can leave a lasting imprint on their hearts and create blessings that ripple across generations.
