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Growing Hearts Books

In order from Hello in There! to When I Smile.

The Growing Hearts series is a set of 10 picture books by Jo Witek, published between 2013 and 2023. Written for ages 0–4, most books run about 30 pages.

Hello in There!
In My Heart
Brave As Can Be
All My Treasures
In My Room
With My Daddy
About the series

What's Growing Hearts About?

Ten interactive books that help young children name feelings and explore courage, joy, imagination, family, sharing, change, bedtime, and confidence.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hello in There!
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$1797
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2013

Hello in There!

By Jo Witek, Christine Roussey (Illustrator)

A sister eagerly awaits her new sibling, sharing songs and stories of the world outside.

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Summary: A young girl eagerly anticipates her new sibling's arrival, sticking close to her mother to sing and share tales of the world beyond. With interactive flaps revealing the baby nestled in the womb, this charming picture book captures the joy and excitement of becoming a big sister. What wonders will she share next?
In reading order

Growing Hearts Series

10 books · Published 2013–2023

#1
Hello in There!
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Hello in There!

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2013

A sister eagerly awaits her new sibling, sharing songs and stories of the world outside.

#2
In My Heart
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1797

In My Heart

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2014

A child explores the many emotions that live inside their heart.

#3
Brave As Can Be
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Brave As Can Be

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015

A sister shares secrets to turn childhood fears into courage.

#4
All My Treasures
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1797

All My Treasures

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016

A girl seeks the perfect treasure for her porcelain box, discovering joy in life's simple moments.

#5
In My Room
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1597

In My Room

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2017

A girl's imagination transforms her room into endless adventures.

#6
With My Daddy
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1899

With My Daddy

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

A girl finds strength and comfort in adventures with her dad.

#7
My Little Gifts
#7 in Series
Sale price
$1597

My Little Gifts

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover the joy of giving through small acts of kindness and sharing.

#8
My Tree and Me
#8 in Series
Sale price
$1597

My Tree and Me

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2019

A girl discovers life's seasons through her bond with a backyard tree.

#10
When I Smile
#10 in Series
Sale price
$1797

When I Smile

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2023

Discover the magic a simple smile can bring to everyday moments.

In Your Cozy Bed
Series
Sale price
$958

In Your Cozy Bed

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

A gentle bedtime journey guides a child to sleep.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Growing Hearts series?

There are 10 books in the Growing Hearts series. It began with Hello in There! in 2013, and the newest book, When I Smile, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Growing Hearts books in?

Start with Hello in There! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Growing Hearts books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–4, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Growing Hearts to life.

01

Jo Witek

Author
02

Christine Roussey

Illustrator

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