You can read this book within five minutes, but it’s staying power in the mind is tremendous. Why? Because it elicits powerful emotions. For me it also brought back a plethora of memories from my own life. Even now that I am a middle-aged woman, my mother continues to be there for me, to listen, to support, and to assist in every way she can. She cheers me on when my life gets exciting, and on the days that I am troubled it takes her just one look at me to know something’s wrong. Words are not always necessary with her, and I cannot possibly fool her… Often, a thought of her pops in my mind out of the blue and within seconds the phone rings… How do I know when she’s about to call? This only ever happens with her… Because of these things, I can speak from experience about the strong bond between a mother and a daughter, and the author has captured this strong bond wonderfully through her lyrical prose and exquisite illustrations.
This poem of a book describes motherhood in a way that speaks straight to the heart… No matter how old a child may grow to be, in their mother’s eyes they will always remain that tiny, defenseless creature they once carried inside them, then held closely against their heart. And I also believe that a mother’s love has tremendous power – it becomes an inner strength that will see her daughter through many hardships in her life. And when she becomes a mother, she will pass on this magical beacon of nurturing love to her own child too.
I defy you to read this little book and not get emotional… For me, the more pages I turned, the larger the knot in my throat grew. I congratulate this author for her amazing feat… How commendable to be able to touch the reader so deeply speaking about the timeless, universal truths of motherhood in such a few words! This little gem is an ode to motherhood and thus makes for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift, or a birthday present for Mum. I also think it’s ideal for a gift to a daughter on her wedding day, or the day she brings her own daughter into the world. On all occasions the powerful prose of this gifted author will say it all eloquently.
Wrap it up and deliver it with a bear hug… for a gift that will just keep giving whenever the receiver opens it.
My rating
5 stars
An ode to motherhood!
This picture book is the perfect gift for both mothers and daughters!
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