The Night Night Book takes readers on a tour of the house as everyone settles in. Whimsical artwork and comforting scenes show kids it's time to say goodnight. Filled with text and illustrations that exemplify Marianne's real insights into the human spirit, it is an adorable bedtime story that helps kids and parents bid farewell to the day, settle in for the night and rest up for a new tomorrow.As I was reading this book, all I kept thinking was, "How does she do this? How can she write such touching books that seem so perfect?!" This is a book that I want to read to my future children, not once or twice, but probably every night before they go to bed until they go, "Mom, I've got the book memorized, you don't need to read it anymore!" This is a must read and I would recommend it to any parent and kids; its truly a beautiful bedtime story. This book gets full marks, 10 stars out of 10.
If I Could Keep You Little takes the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, exploring real insights into the human spirit. Marianne's artwork beautifully illustrates these complex emotions and her insightful prose showcases the fleeting little moments that reveal how a child changes and grows.Here's the thing, this book relates to all life, not just children but also to animals. No matter what, we always want them to stay little and adorable, but no matter what, they will all grow and mature. Despite that desire to keep them small, we also desire to watch them grow throughout life, learn new experiences, and create wonderful memories. We are proud when our little ones learn something new yet, we feel a slight disappointment that they are growing independent and away from us. Thus, arises complex emotions in each and everyone of us and Marianne was able to convert that into a masterpiece on pen and paper. I'm sure that's how all parents feel and even I, as a pet owner, feel. Marianne Richmond truly is able to write and illustrate this, which is why this book is just so beautiful and so easily able to tug on heartstrings of all those who read it. It is a very sweet book and I can tell you Marianne now has a new fan! This is a must read and I would recommend it to families and kids, another great bedtime story. This book easily gets 10 stars out of 10.
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