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Welcome to your new favorite publishing house born in the West. We were searching for more stories from states and terrains we recognized. Stories that felt like home. Stories that felt like wild art. When we couldn’t find them, we built them a beautiful home where they could live together.

Our West Press is that place. Come on in—the coffee’s hot and there’s always room at our table for one more. 

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mama lifts

Mama lifts a lot of things. Can you guess her favorite?

In this bright and fun picture book, follow along as a little girl watches her mom lift all the things-from giant packages on the porch to heavy bags of dog food at the pet store. Through the eyes of an observant daughter, young readers discover how strong moms carry laundry baskets, strollers, soccer equipment, and everything else parenthood requires.

Mama Lifts is a celebration of fitness, strength, and mother-daughter bonds. Perfect for early readers and school-age children, this heartwarming story shows that moms can be both powerful and feminine, that they can lift as well as they can twirl. As the little narrator builds her own muscles alongside her mama-lifting tiny weights, carrying her kitten, and even picking up her baby sister-she learns that strength is more than just physical. Mama's weight training helps her carry heavy packages, grocery bags, and all the invisible things moms carry every day.

With relatable everyday moments and an adorable twist ending, this beautiful picture book encourages body positivity, healthy habits, and active lifestyles for families. Ideal for children of health-conscious moms, fitness-loving families, or anyone raising strong daughters who see strength as something to celebrate. A joyful read-aloud that reminds kids: the best thing mama lifts is always YOU!

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