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If I Could Keep You Little...
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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.
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Marianne Richmond
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.
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Reviews for If I Could Keep You Little...
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cute story about a mother and daughter sharing a moment about growing up. the mother reflects on all the good things about her daughter being small and everything that would be missed if she did not grow up.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A mother explains the things she would do if she could keep the baby little and also the things she would miss if baby doesn't grow.Ages: 3-5Source: pierce college library
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5This website is very entertaining I like it so much.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book.. I read it to my small kids first and thought my older girls will love it too..very well put from a parent prospective.
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