I Wish I Could
If I could, I would...
by Jolly Bimbachi

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I wish I could … go to the beach with you … play in the park with you … tuck you into bed at night. These are the heartfelt and tender wishes of a parent for their child. Words of love, longing, hope, and happiness fill the pages of this book. From dreams of travel to daily routines, this story explores the love and bond between a parent and her/his child(ren). It echoes the desire of every parent’s heart: that parents and children belong together. Warm, wistful, and cozy, this story celebrates the relationship between parents and children, creating a sense of belonging and love.

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Jolly (she/her) acknowledges that she is a guest living on unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People. Jolly is an educator, a leader, and a mentor. She has a master's degree in Transformative Leadership and Spirituality, and is deeply passionate about community-strengthening, relationship-building, and compassion for all. In her spare time, Jolly likes to dance, create flower arrangements, go on nature walks, and enjoys karaoke once in a while. Jolly lives in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, with her daughter and their cat Cléo where she works for a non-profit serving students and teachers. Jolly is also one of the founders of Return Our Children Home - Canada.

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Contributors

Author

Jolly Bimbachi

Illustrator

Jay Bertrand