The Heart That Found You

Embark on a heartwarming quest for love in this tender, rhyming picture book about adoption, belonging, and the joy of becoming a family--perfect for anyone discovering home in unexpected places.

Filled with emotional depth wrapped in playful rhyme, this story follows Heart on a search across mountains, oceans, and even inside tasty macaroons--all in pursuit of love and belonging. When another caring heart brings Little Heart to life, a family is finally made whole.

Why readers will cherish it:

- Celebrates Adoptive Families: Affirms all kinds of families formed through love and intention.

- Emotionally Resonant: Opens gentle conversations about adoption and belonging.

- Visually Captivating: Whimsical art by Carole Chevalier brings the journey to life for little readers.

- Written from Experience: A heartfelt debut by an adoptive mom who knows this path firsthand.

The Heart That Found You is a beautiful reminder that family isn’t just about where you come from--it’s about the love that brings you together.

Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to open a dialogue about adoption with her young daughter. With a distinguished career as a senior executive in Talent Development for cutting-edge tech firms, Anna has a rich background in adult learning. While navigating the nuances between adult and childhood education, she’s discovered that both realms are united by the power of teachable moments. She is happy to channel her expertise and passion into creating a meaningful resource for other adoptive and non-traditional families. Anna and her daughter thrive together in Oakland, California.

Carole Chevalier is a French graphic designer and published illustrator. After more than 5 years living in beautiful North Wales, where she started her career as a graphic designer, she returned to France to continue pursuing her career. She loves working on cute illustrations, beautiful hand-crafted typography and creative branding. She now lives in Brittany, France, with her husband.