Not a Lap is a tender, beautifully illustrated board book that celebrates the quiet magic between a mother and her child. Across 38 picture-rich pages, young readers are invited into the gentle world of naughty and nice moments that say “I love you” without actually saying it. Inspired by Antoinette Portis – Not a Box, 6-year-old Akshara Nehru, wrote Not a Lap, which captures how a mother’s lap is never just a lap—it’s a home, a hug, a safe place and more.
Perfect for bedtime, bonding, or anytime snuggles.
Akshara originally created the story in June 2021 as a heartfelt gift to her kindergarten principal, using BeFunky.com to apply a mosaic glass effect to photos of herself and her mother. Since then, the book has been reimagined with illustrations of mothers and children from diverse nationalities and religions, reflecting Akshara’s strong commitment to inclusivity.