A Gift for You and Me!

A children’s storybook and parent guide celebrating breastfeeding, bonding, and growing together.

Perfect for baby showers, welcoming new siblings, health care organizations, and libraries.

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A Gift for You and Me!

This page is a place to find trusted information, fun activities and helpful resources to support your little one as they learn and grow.

I hope these extra gifts bring your family moments of discovery, connection and joy.

Enjoy exploring!

About the Book

A Gift for You and Me! celebrates the everyday moments of breastfeeding, bonding, and growing together.

Through the story of Pebble the Puffin, children are introduced to breastfeeding in a warm and age-appropriate way, while parents discover evidence-informed guidance to support their family from pregnancy through early childhood.

Whether you are expecting a baby, welcoming a new sibling, or searching for a meaningful gift, this is a book families can enjoy reading together again and again.

Written by Michelle LeDrew, RN, MN, an experienced maternal and child health leader whose career of more than 30 years has been dedicated to strengthening breastfeeding support, advancing family-centred care, and improving the systems that support children and families.

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This Book is Perfect For

Expecting parents
New parents
Families welcoming a new baby
Older siblings
Grandparents
Baby shower gifts
Hospitals and maternity units
Public health organizations
Family resource centres
Midwives
Lactation consultants
Libraries
Early childhood educators

What Parents and Professionals Are Saying

"A Gift for You and Me! is a beautiful story and resource. My 4 year old son loved Pebble the Puffin and the questions she asked. The book opened up some lovely dialogue and the importance of breastfeeding and the bonding it creates. He asked me to read the story twice in a row! I found it really enjoyable & insightful. Highly recommend this wonderful book to families"

- Mother of a 4 year old

"As a first-time mom, I would have found this book so valuable and comforting. It will be an amazing resource for many families."

- First-Time Mother & Early Childhood Educator

"The practical guidance is calm, clear, and non-directive. The welcoming illustrations beautifully demonstrate breastfeeding positions and comfortable body language."

- Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

"The whole feel of the book is kind and supportive. The illustrations are wonderful, and the rhyme is sweet."

- Professor of Sociology

"After nursing four babies, I learned something new! Wonderful educational book"

- Mother of Four

"It was so soothing to read this book. New moms are often anxious about breastfeeding, and this beautiful story helps ease them into the importance of breastfeeding while celebrating families from diverse backgrounds."

- Child Psychologist

More Gifts to Share

Parent Resources

Family Activities

Find Support & Resources

No matter where you are, trusted support is available. Explore evidence-informed breastfeeding and parenting resources from around the world and close to home.

Meet Pebble the Puffin

Discover how a Grade 4 drawing by my daughter became the inspiration for Pebble the Puffin.

Ready to Share The Gift?

Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, celebrating a growing family, or searching for a meaningful gift, A Gift for You and Me! is a story to read and treasure together.For Healthcare Providers

For Healthcare Providers: Looking for an evidence-informed resource to support families? Learn how A Gift for You and Me! complements Baby-Friendly education and can be used in hospitals, public health, prenatal education, libraries, and community programs.

A Gift for You and Me!

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