What if the most beautiful gift couldn't be bought-only made with love?In this tender and heartfelt story, a thoughtful young girl stumbles upon a simple blank book… and turns it into something extraordinary. Page by page, she fills it with delicate pressed flowers, gentle colors, and handwritten poems-each one carrying a piece of her heart.As Mother's Day draws near, she wonders: How do you put love into words?With every petal carefully placed and every rhyme softly written, she discovers that love doesn't have to be perfect-it just has to be true. From quiet moments of laughter to warm hugs and bedtime whispers, her little book becomes a garden of memories blooming with gratitude.And when the special day finally arrives, she tucks her handmade treasure beneath a pillow… waiting for her mother to find the sweetest surprise of all.The Mother's Day Pillow Surprise of Flowers and Rhymes is a touching celebration of:The quiet, powerful bond between mother and childThe beauty of handmade gifts and heartfelt wordsCreativity, gratitude, and emotional expressionPerfect for young readers and families, this enchanting picture book will inspire children to create, reflect, and share their love in their own unique way.Because sometimes, the smallest gestures leave the biggest imprint-like flowers pressed between pages… and love pressed into every word. April Mae M. Berza is an award-winning children's book author, poet, and literary professional based in the Philippines. She is the author of If I Could Only Stop the Downpour of the Hourglass (Amazon KDP, 2025) and has localized award-winning children's books for an international publisher while working as a prolific creative professional in Hollywood. Her poetry and short fiction have been published and broadcast internationally, translated into Crimean Tatar and Filipino, and recognized by major literary institutions.
