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Try activities based on a book that draws on the association of close relationships and sharing food, as Jane Drake suggests The book Full, Full, Full of Love, written by Trish Cooke and illustrated by Paul Howard (Walker Books, 5.99), is a celebration of the traditional family meal and of affectionate relationships across generations within the family.

The book Full, Full, Full of Love, written by Trish Cooke and illustrated by Paul Howard (Walker Books, 5.99), is a celebration of the traditional family meal and of affectionate relationships across generations within the family.

Jay Jay enjoys a visit to Gran's house and helps her prepare a Sunday lunch that includes all kinds of exciting dishes. As members of Jay Jay's immediate and extended family arrive for the meal, a comfortable and warm scene unfolds.

This book can offer a useful starting point for sharing family cultures and traditions and for talking about people who are important in children's lives.

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