Book Spotlight: Once There Was a Mom

About the book: The truth is, little things are much more important than we may think. For every mom who has ever wondered if all she does in a day makes a difference, this tender gift book offers hope and encouragement sure to bring a smile to her face.

Once There Was a Mom offers hope and encouragement to all mothers. Written by someone who, like you, has read story after story, sung lullaby after lullaby, and even taken the batteries out of the toys once in a while! The truth is, little things are much more important than we may think. With contemporary, stylized illustrations by artist Destin Cox, this charming gift book will bring a smile to the face of mothers of any age.

About the author: Emily Watts is a senior editor at Deseret Book as well as a favorite Time Out for Women speaker and the author of several books, including Being the Mom: 10 Coping Strategies I Learned by Accident, Confessions of an Unbalanced Woman, and The Slow-Ripening Fruits of Motherhood. She is the joyful mother of five children and grandmother of ten. Emily and her husband, Larry, live in Taylorsville, Utah.