by Maryan Cusimano Love; illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa
Okay, it's two days before Christmas and I'm reduced to sentimental goo. I'd give the phone book a three-bud rating today. I almost can't wait until January when the cold weather will snap me back to my senses.
But then I'd have to put away all the books such as this one, which gave me such jollies.
This is the sort of book you want to read while your tot's curled in your lap, because the hugging instinct will kick in with the opening stanza:
I am your parent;
you are my child
I am your quiet place;
you are my wild.
The analogies progress along these lines throughout various holiday preparations, such as cocoa and marshmallow, Santa Claus and Christmas elf, etc., and ending with the "miracle" line from the title. It wouldn't be fair to print all the verses here, but you get the idea.
The watercolor illustrations inspire the warm fuzzies with the playful teddy bears. I mean, really, like I'm going to criticize anything right now?
Rating: *\*\
THIS IS THE BEST LITTLE BOOK THAT ACTUALLY ALLOWS A CHILD (WHEN OLDER) TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEASURES OF LOVE AND WHAT JOY THEY CAN BRING TO YOUR LIFE,
Posted by: BRENDA | July 06, 2006 at 11:15 AM