For Mother’s and Father’s Day, These Little Feet is a warmhearted love letter to family and a celebration of hope and dreams for the future. 

 

These Little Feet

A Celebration of Love, Hope, and Dreams

“These little feet, so tiny and new. 

The places they’ll go, the dances they’ll do. 

The mountains they’ll climb, 

The dreams they’ll pursue.

For new parents and their favorite pair of little feet, here is a warmhearted celebration of family. A perfect gift for moms and dads alike in the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be; I Wish You More; and You Are My I Love You. 

Categories: picture book, gift book
Themes: new parent, new baby, hope, Fathers’ Day, Mother’s Day,  gift book, blended family, future, dreams, baby-shower

Publishing date: March 25th 2025
ISBN: 978-1-958325-28-5 (Hardcover)
Hardback: $18.99 US
Length: 28 pages
Size: 9.3 x 11.5 inches
Ages: 3-8 
Grade: K-Gr2

AUTHOR: Hayley Rawsthorne
ILLUSTRATOR: Briony Stewart

  • The lyrical text celebrates all families, multiracial parents and kids
  • Each baby and the family surrounding them is different, and each potential future highlights a different life 
  • Beautiful, watercolor illustrations are mixed with unique, paper-cut scrap-book-design
  • Evergreen gift for baby showers, Mother’s or Father’s Day, 
  • Translated into more than 20 languages; originally published in 2023 Australia 

Available at your favorite bookstores or online retailers.

About the Authors

Haley Rawsthorne
Haley Rawsthorne

Hayley Rawsthorne is an Australian writer with more than 20 years of experience in professional communications across various industries. These Little Feet is her debut picture book publication. Hayley lives with her family in the city of Orange (New South Wales), Australia. 

Briony Stewart
Briony Stewart

Briony Stewart is a multi-award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books from Australia. She resides with her family in Fremantle, Western Australia. 

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