Sleep, My Baby

About Dr Lena Allen-ShoreJacques J. M. Shore

Dr. Lena Allen-Shore was a writer composer poet educator and philosopher. A survivor of the Holocaust she was determined to make the world a gentler place by sharing universal values and being a builder of bridges in thought word song and deed. She strived to build those bridges of understanding to further enhance the best of the human spirit. She was much loved and respected for her work to show people that amid our differences we share a common desire for love happiness and kindness. The author of more than seventeen books including Rendezvous with Love and Roots and Wings she garnered much praise for Building Bridges: Pope John Paul II and the Horizon of Life based on her long friendship with the pontiff. Sleep My Baby was originally composed for her son Jacques. He and his brother Michel sang their mothers lullaby to their children who now sing it to the next generation of their family. It is their hope that you will now also sing it with yours.Jacques Shore is a partner in the law firm of Gowling WLG and Past Leader of the firms National Government Affairs Group. Mr. Shore was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2022 for his numerous professional and volunteer contributions as a distinguished lawyer and negotiator. His published works include articles on the law and public policy op-eds as well as two childrens books and an illustrated book of short stories. Mr. Shore has been a member of The Writers Union of Canada since 2002. An advisor to numerous Canadian and international companies on legal government and public-law issues Mr. Shore has also acted as a chief negotiator for the federal government. His practice also addresses public policy issues within the cultural and publishing fields. A strong advocate of the importance of preserving promoting and enhancing national heritage and culture Mr. Shore is one of the proud founders of the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Foundation and is Past Chair of the LAC Foundation Board. He is also the President of the Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation and co-owner of the Ottawa Titans Baseball Club. Mr. Shore is a past Chair of the Board of Governors of Carleton University Ottawa. Called to the bar in Ontario Quebec the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mr. Shore graduated civil law from the Université de Montréal and common law from McGill University. Mr. Shore is married to Donna Shore a family physician; they have three daughters. Learn more at JacquesJMShore.com.Jessica Courtney-Tickle is the author and illustrator of Little Christmas Tree. Publishers Weekly praised Courtney-Tickles friendly digital illustrations teem with life in a starred review. Jessica also illustrated The Story Orchestra Books by Katy Flint. She lives in London. Learn more at JessicaTickle.co.uk.