🏡💛 My Home Has a Heart – A Story About Love, Responsibility & Caring for Our Homes!

🌟 Hello, little bookworms! 📚💛

In today’s episode of The Little Bookworm Podcast, we’re stepping into the heart of a warm and loving home with My Home Has a Heart, written by Penny Miller and beautifully illustrated by Damla Öztürk.

This delightful story follows a curious young girl as she discovers how every part of her home plays a special role, and how small, thoughtful actions can make a big difference. From tidying up to making a house feel cozy and welcoming, this story is all about respect, responsibility, and the love that makes a home truly special. ✨🏡

🌟 Key Messages:

💛 Respect & Responsibility – Encourages children to care for their home through small, thoughtful actions.
💛 Emotional Connection – Highlights how homes provide love, safety, and comfort.
💛 Empathy & Belonging – Shows how our actions affect others and how working together makes a home happy and welcoming.

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✍️ About the Author:

Penny Miller is an interior designer, child development specialist, and mother of two. With over a decade of experience in family counselling and child development research, she combines her expertise to help families create functional, nurturing homes.

Inspired by her own parenting journey, Penny’s work empowers families to balance practicality with connection, fostering independence and responsibility in children. "My Home Has a Heart" is her debut children’s book, blending storytelling with her passion for family wellbeing.

🎨 About the Illustrator:

Damla Öztürk, an art teacher and watercolour painter from Turkey, brings a unique touch to the book with her stunning illustrations, capturing the wonder and magic of childhood. https://www.instagram.com/art_niyetli

🌈 Looking for Family-Friendly Home Inspiration?

Penny’s work goes beyond the pages of her book! At Families in Mind Design, she shares free resources to help parents create homes that are both functional and beautiful—perfect for families with young children.
🌿 Find design tips & inspiration here!

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