If I Could Keep You Little...

by Marianne Richmond

Overview

If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to your heart, illuminating the tender balance between letting your child grow up and savoring the beauty of right now. Perfect for Valentine's Day gifts, your family library, or storytime read-alouds for any day of the year.

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!

Marianne Richmond is a bestselling author and artist who has touched the lives of millions for more than two decades by creating books that celebrate the love of family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728250113
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	08/10/2021
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	400,250
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	AD440L (what's this?)
Age Range:	1 - 4 Years

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 Nashville area. Visit www.mariannerichmond.com.

Editorial Reviews

"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

"I'm not sure who liked this book better, me or the kids. The kids love the glimpse into their future and I love remembering all the little things they did as babies." — A Little of This and A Little of That

"It's a beautiful reminder of what it's like to love a child." — Readaholic

"We all want to keep them little." — Crazed Mind

"It’s ‘watercolor style’ drawings and phrases really speak all the thoughts and feelings I have as my kids take another step towards adulthood." — Dinker and Giggles

"The repetitive text in this book makes it appealing to even the youngest of children, but the message makes it appropriate enough to put away and give it to your child as they are leaving to go away for University." — Multi-Testing Mommy

"Perfectly captures that powerful feeling that parents experience as they are raising their kids — that feeling of wanting your kids to grow while greedily hanging on to every moment they are little." — Mother Nature Network

"A great reminder to make the most of their childhood before it’s gone." — An Island Life

"Makes you appreciate your little ones being so young before they grow up and fly the nest." — Mogul Baby

"This is a book that child and parent can both enjoy." — Pajama Mommy Community

"Its sweet, inspiring words are a powerful insight into the cause and effect relationship between the parent and the child." — Here and There

"This charming story will help both parents and young children accept and embrace the changes in their evolving relationship." — Eco’s Child Play

"This book truly celebrated the beauty of watching a child blossom and become independent while addressing the complex emotions that I feel as a parent when I need to let them go." — Simply Stacie

"A touching truthful story of how we as parents want our little ones to stay little, but if they did, we’d never get to experience all the other wonderful parts of childhood." — Marvelous Mom Reviews

"A tender, touching story for parents and children to share together." — In the Pages

"Marianne Richmond writes with her heart and with the knowledge of a mother. What a perfect way to show children how hard, yet how exciting, it is for a parent to watch as they grow up." — Cafe of Dreams

"Children grow so fast and it is hard to remember to cherish every second with how busy life gets. Reading this book helps put this into perspective." — Mommies with Cents

"Marianne Richmond has truly touched upon the myriad of emotions that parents experience as they watch their children grow and mature." — Tiny Green Mom

"Sure to resonate with both parents and growing children who are proud of their accomplishments." — Mother Daughter Book Club

From the Publisher

PreS-Gr 2—Moms and Dads express how much they enjoy their young children in this rhyming book. But, on the other hand, the parents would miss so much of the joy in watching them grow up if they did stay small. "If I could keep you little,/I'd decide on matching clothes./But then I'd miss you choosing/dots on top and stripes below..../If I could keep you little,/I'd tell you stories every night./But then I'd miss you reading the words you've learned by sight." And so it goes, as the adults eventually have to let go so that their youngsters can grow into the people they were meant to be. Richmond's ink and watercolor illustrations portray a multicultural cast of parents experiencing the same sense of joy and loss. This is an average tale, and the rhyme is forced at times, but it's suitable for one-on-one sharing.—Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA

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