If I Could Keep You Little...: A Baby Book About a Parent's Love (Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, Gifts for Mother's Day, Gifts for Father's Day) (Marianne Richmond) - Hardcover

Richmond, Marianne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1934082929 ISBN 13: 9781934082928

Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2010

Synopsis

If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to every parent's heart, exploring the powerful feeling of wanting your child to grow up while savoring every moment. A new favorite, this book showcases Marianne's ability to beautifully illustrate the complex emotions we all have:

If I could keep you little,
I'd keep you close to me.
But then I'd miss you growing
into who you're meant to be!

About this title

About the Author

Beloved author and illustrator MARIANNE RICHMOND has touched the lives of millions for nearly two decades through her award-winning books, greeting cards, and other gift products that offer people the most heartfelt way to connect with each other. She lives in the Minneapolis area. Visit www.mariannerichmond.com.

Review

""You will love this one just as much as your child will, and it also make a great gift."" - A List Baby

""This book does have a great message that all parents will understand and relate to."" - Dad of Divas

""It spoke to my heart... it puts thoughts that I've had a thousand times into words. A must read for all parents."" - Mom Knows it All

""Marianne Richmond has crafted another adorable book that parents, grandparents, and even not so small children are sure to enjoy."" - Books for Boys

""If I Could Keep You Little by Marianne Richmond is a book that understands a parent's desire to have it both ways. While we long to keep our children babies that need us, we also want need to let them go, just a little bit at a time."" - New Age Mama

""If I Could Keep You Little is not only a book for children, but a great book for adults as well."" - One Momma Saving Money

""While I desperately want to keep my children little, I also know that I don't want to miss out on the next step. If I Could Keep You Little... sums up just about every parent's heart cry."" - Empowering Mommy

""If I Could Keep You Little is a beautiful book that appeals to every age. I enjoy reading it as much as my children and while, I'm able to hold back the tears now when we read it, I can't deny its message still tugs at my heart strings!"" - Mommy's Memorandum

""A story of all the changes that kids go through and all the milestones."" - My 5 Monkeys

""A really sweet book and beautifully illustrated that lets the parent know all the things he/she would be missing if their child stayed small."" - Mommy Esquire Diaries

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1934082929
• ISBN 13: 9781934082928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32