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Children’s Book Spotlight: Someday
By metropolitanmama | March 25, 2008
Someday (Athenuem Books, 2007), written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, is a nostalgic picture book from a mother’s point of view as she watches her baby become a child, then a young woman, and then a mother. The book’s tone is sweet and serious, gently reminding parents that time passes by in the blink of an eye. It is, in many ways, a picture book for adults.
Reynolds’ illustrations are charming and fit well with the tender tone of the text. Even the font - the scribbly, almost-cursive handwriting - reminds the reader that the book is really a heartfelt letter from a mother to her daughter.
81 Amazon reviewers give this book a solid 5-star rating and I can see why. It’s sentimental and moving (but, I should add that it might be a little too tragic/frightening for wee ones since the book ends on a rather sad note).
WIN IT! One mama will win a copy of Someday, written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post prior to Sunday, Mar. 30, at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). The winner will be announced and contacted on Monday, Mar. 31. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #6 Kacy. Congratulations!
Topics: childrens books, contests |
March 25th, 2008 at 5:12 am
the ending sounds bittersweet. My oldest has been asking about death (her greatgrandma just passed away) and now believe that you die when you are 99
March 25th, 2008 at 5:38 am
If I don’t win this, then I am going to purchase it. I often imagine what my daughter will be like as she grows older. I am already proud of who she is becoming.
March 25th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I can see why you dont recommend it for the youngest ones. But I like that it’s a warm hearted mothers story to her kids, and talks about life.
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March 25th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
This looks like the girl version of “I’ll Love You Forever”… I need to check it out!
March 25th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I was just thinking the same thing about “I’ll Love You Forever,” which is one of our favorite books. This looks like a great story, especially for those of us who have moms and daughters. We can see it from both ends! Thanks! gumbi1313 at msn dot com
March 25th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
My goodness. Your description alone made me almost tear up!! This sounds like such a great book that I’d love to share with my daughter. Right along with one of our favorites: God Gave Us You
(I love it!)
March 25th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
My first was a girl. Just had a boy. My first thought was “How do I raise a BOY?!” I’d love this book! Thanks for the chance!
March 26th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Sounds like a wonderful book to become an heirloom from mother to daughter. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
March 26th, 2008 at 2:43 am
Sounds like a beautiful book. I would love to have the opportunity to share it with Brea now and as she gets older. This book will be a great investment because the message will last an eternity.
March 26th, 2008 at 3:42 am
This book looks amazing. My daughter today was just telling me how she was growing up and I said, “I know and I’m not happy about it.” I am interested in looking more at the font of the book. I will probably try to hunt down a look at the inner pages.
March 26th, 2008 at 4:16 am
I love children’s books that speak as much to the mommy reading it as to the child themselves - this looks like one of those!
March 26th, 2008 at 4:59 am
with five girls, this looks like a book I need to own! thanks for sharing your books with us moms
March 26th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Sounds touching. I would love to read it.
March 27th, 2008 at 4:24 am
This sounds great. I agree with another poster that it sounds like a Mommy version of “I’ll love you forever”. We have that book and I was always sad that I didn’t have something for my little princess’ from me. This would be a great gift to curl up on the couch with my two youngest and read!
Great giveaway!
March 28th, 2008 at 1:06 am
I bought this as a gift for a friend - I’d love a copy for my daughter too! Thanks!
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