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This is a great book and is part of our bedtime routine - it has a great cadence, and it fun to read as an adult too. (Oct 22, 2014)
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- Brittany P.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
This is one of my favorite books and the message is perfect. I might even save it to send it with them to college. My toddlers don’t seem to enjoy the pictures, but they will listen to the story. Aug 26, 2019
- Erika B.
Germantown , Maryland
I love reading this book to my little one but she is not yet at the age to focus or be captivated by the story. Aug 20, 2019
- Kelly T.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Any book by this author is amazing! I gift this book at nearly every baby shower. It will make you cry but the message is so beautiful and heartfelt, it's my absolute favorite book to read and share. Aug 11, 2019
- Alena T.
Raleigh, North Carolina
I love the pictures in this books. They show realistic animals doing fantastic things. The message is sweet too. Jul 09, 2019
- Jennifer S.
United States of America
Such a sweet book! One of our favorites, and I plan to read it at every birthday! Jan 10, 2019
- Chelsi H.
Ashland, Ohio
I adore this book! I’ve bought my daughter all of this authors books because I love them so much and so does she! Jan 03, 2019
- Bethany P.
RALEIGH, North Carolina
Sweet story! My mom gave me this when I got home from the hospital and I cried the first time I read it. Jan 02, 2019
- Stephanie K.
Orefield, Pennsylvania
I love this sweet book. My husband disagrees. But I think it's sweet. Nov 02, 2018
- Jodi M.
Easton, Massachusetts
love love love ..... I tear up every time i ready this the my babies. They love the pictures Oct 21, 2018
- Mary V.
United States of America
Love this book! Any book by this author is great!! Jul 18, 2018
- Shannon S.
Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Such a sweet book we love reading with both of our kids. Jul 13, 2018
- Jodi P.
WICHITA , Kansas
I'm a fan of Nancy Tillman. Even with my son being a toddler, he likes this book because of the animals in it. Such a great book with great meaning! May 03, 2018
- jessica r.
Chicago, Illinois
I love reading this book to my son. He loves staring at the pictures as I read in my many voices trying to create a full on story. May 01, 2018
- Maureen H.
Plainfield, Illinois
Love, tear jerker Mar 29, 2018
- Elise G.
DES MOINES, Iowa
I think this is such a sweet story, good for our baby to know that wherever he is we'll love him! Feb 07, 2018
- Stephanie H.
Millbrae, California
This makes a wonderful gift for a new mother. In fact, I'm tearing up just thinking about reading it to my little one. Beautifully written and heartfelt. Not too long and not too short, either. Feb 06, 2018
- Charlene G.
Castle Rock, Colorado
Beautiful story! I love the rhymes and the meaning, and I love reading it to my little man! I hope he grows to love it as well (he’s 4 months old). Jan 25, 2018
- Kelsey B.
Cedar Grove, Indiana
I like the pictures in this book! Jan 03, 2018
- Rachel E.
Happy Valley, Oregon
Love this book!! Started crying it when reading it to my twins. I blame the postpartum hormones. Book is super sweet! Dec 16, 2017
- Sharlyn G.
United States of America
I was given this at my baby shower three years ago with my first son and I bawled like a baby reading it- it has made it through 3 little boys and I still bawl reading it to my smallest. Must have!! Dec 09, 2017
- Roxanne S.
Mill Valley, California
Such a great story about a love for a child that never goes away Oct 23, 2017
- Brooke R.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Such a sweet book! Oct 22, 2017
- Camie K.
Richmond, Texas
Love all of her books Oct 19, 2017
- Jaymee W.
Knoxville, Tennessee
I love that this helps remind kids of how much we love them :) Oct 18, 2017
- Whitney N.
Canton, Georgia
Beautiful book with beautiful artwork. It may cause tears for the parent! Oct 05, 2017
- Katlyn Y.
Thurston, Ohio
Another book that made me cry, I love the story and how it hits home on your relationship with your child Aug 11, 2017
- Jane H.
New York, New York
My friend was given this book when her father passed away, and she passed it to me with my first child. The message is sweet, and such a true way of how love is carried! Jun 09, 2017
- Sonnet A.
Denver, Colorado
This is a gorgeous book, with lovely illustrations. I love reading it to my girls, because I feel it expressives my love for them. May 16, 2017
- Aseky B.
Winter Springs , Florida
Another one of the books I read every night, and my kids know the words. Its a beautiful book! May 11, 2017
- Brittany E.
Westminster , Maryland
Nancy Tillman is an amazing children's author. We love all her books. This one even makes me tear up haha :) Mar 10, 2017
- Ashley C.
New Bern, North Carolina
Love anything by this author. Feb 24, 2017
- Lizzie D.
Montrose, Colorado
Love this sweet book Oct 08, 2016
- Lacy B.
Denver, Colorado
I always lived far away from my grandmother and when she gave me this for my first son I totally cried. These stories are not only beautiful to look at but the story itself is heartwarming. Jul 22, 2016
- Star E.
Lake Luzerne, New York
This story reminds them they will never be alone. You will be there for them. Good especially when they r feeling insecure. Jan 15, 2016
Sweet sweet message. Mar 24, 2015
- Christine C.
United States of America
one of my favorites Mar 03, 2015
I definitely love reading this to my son more than he likes it being read to him. Better for 2+ year olds. Feb 27, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
La Vista, Nebraska
Beautifully written. I definitely shed a few tears on the first read. Jan 10, 2015
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- Megan B.
Glendora , California
I love this book. It pretty much sums up being a parent. Jun 12, 2019
- Callie P.
Indialantic, Florida
Received as a baby shower gift...and I CRIED MY EYES OUT the first few times I read it. So sweet and such beautiful pictures. I think I like it more than my little one - but that's ok! Feb 19, 2018
- Emilee B.
Rapid City, South Dakota
Nancy Tillman does it again! Such a great read to bond with your little ones. Sep 18, 2017
- Michelle H.
Piqua, Ohio
I love books that remind our children how much we love them. This is one of those! Jul 15, 2017
- Liz S.
Monticello, Indiana
This was another book I bought after I miscarried the first time. The story is sweet and will always bring a tear to my eye. My kids like reading it with me when they have a rough day Jan 16, 2017
- Kelly S.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Love, love, love! Just have to try not to get teary when reading it. ;) Nov 21, 2016
- Kimberly D.
United States of America
It's very sweet, but almost sad. I like it, but my child doesn't Oct 05, 2016
- Deb P.
United States of America
This is an amazing book! Beautiful illustrations and an even more beautiful message Dec 23, 2015
- Kristen S.
Atlanta, Georgia
The best book for new moms. Makes me tear up every time. Sep 10, 2015
- Sarah L.
Boulder, Colorado
This is a great book and is part of our bedtime routine - it has a great cadence, and it fun to read as an adult too. Oct 22, 2014
- Danielle Y.
San Jose, California
This book is the only one so far that has brought tears to my eyes upon reading it for the first time. Love this book and I read it at least 2-3 times a week to my son. Get it!! Mar 31, 2014
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- Brittany P.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
This is one of my favorite books and the message is perfect. I might even save it to send it with them to college. My toddlers don’t seem to enjoy the pictures, but they will listen to the story. Aug 26, 2019
- Erika B.
Germantown , Maryland
I love reading this book to my little one but she is not yet at the age to focus or be captivated by the story. Aug 20, 2019
- Kelly T.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Any book by this author is amazing! I gift this book at nearly every baby shower. It will make you cry but the message is so beautiful and heartfelt, it's my absolute favorite book to read and share. Aug 11, 2019
- Alena T.
Raleigh, North Carolina
I love the pictures in this books. They show realistic animals doing fantastic things. The message is sweet too. Jul 09, 2019
- Jennifer S.
United States of America
Such a sweet book! One of our favorites, and I plan to read it at every birthday! Jan 10, 2019
- Chelsi H.
Ashland, Ohio
I adore this book! I’ve bought my daughter all of this authors books because I love them so much and so does she! Jan 03, 2019
- Bethany P.
RALEIGH, North Carolina
Sweet story! My mom gave me this when I got home from the hospital and I cried the first time I read it. Jan 02, 2019
- Stephanie K.
Orefield, Pennsylvania
I love this sweet book. My husband disagrees. But I think it's sweet. Nov 02, 2018
- Jodi M.
Easton, Massachusetts
love love love ..... I tear up every time i ready this the my babies. They love the pictures Oct 21, 2018
- Mary V.
United States of America
Love this book! Any book by this author is great!! Jul 18, 2018
- Shannon S.
Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Such a sweet book we love reading with both of our kids. Jul 13, 2018
- Jodi P.
WICHITA , Kansas
I'm a fan of Nancy Tillman. Even with my son being a toddler, he likes this book because of the animals in it. Such a great book with great meaning! May 03, 2018
- jessica r.
Chicago, Illinois
I love reading this book to my son. He loves staring at the pictures as I read in my many voices trying to create a full on story. May 01, 2018
- Maureen H.
Plainfield, Illinois
Love, tear jerker Mar 29, 2018
- Elise G.
DES MOINES, Iowa
I think this is such a sweet story, good for our baby to know that wherever he is we'll love him! Feb 07, 2018
- Stephanie H.
Millbrae, California
This makes a wonderful gift for a new mother. In fact, I'm tearing up just thinking about reading it to my little one. Beautifully written and heartfelt. Not too long and not too short, either. Feb 06, 2018
- Charlene G.
Castle Rock, Colorado
Beautiful story! I love the rhymes and the meaning, and I love reading it to my little man! I hope he grows to love it as well (he’s 4 months old). Jan 25, 2018
- Kelsey B.
Cedar Grove, Indiana
I like the pictures in this book! Jan 03, 2018
- Rachel E.
Happy Valley, Oregon
Love this book!! Started crying it when reading it to my twins. I blame the postpartum hormones. Book is super sweet! Dec 16, 2017
- Sharlyn G.
United States of America
I was given this at my baby shower three years ago with my first son and I bawled like a baby reading it- it has made it through 3 little boys and I still bawl reading it to my smallest. Must have!! Dec 09, 2017
- Roxanne S.
Mill Valley, California
Such a great story about a love for a child that never goes away Oct 23, 2017
- Brooke R.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Such a sweet book! Oct 22, 2017
- Camie K.
Richmond, Texas
Love all of her books Oct 19, 2017
- Jaymee W.
Knoxville, Tennessee
I love that this helps remind kids of how much we love them :) Oct 18, 2017
- Whitney N.
Canton, Georgia
Beautiful book with beautiful artwork. It may cause tears for the parent! Oct 05, 2017
- Katlyn Y.
Thurston, Ohio
Another book that made me cry, I love the story and how it hits home on your relationship with your child Aug 11, 2017
- Jane H.
New York, New York
My friend was given this book when her father passed away, and she passed it to me with my first child. The message is sweet, and such a true way of how love is carried! Jun 09, 2017
- Sonnet A.
Denver, Colorado
This is a gorgeous book, with lovely illustrations. I love reading it to my girls, because I feel it expressives my love for them. May 16, 2017
- Aseky B.
Winter Springs , Florida
Another one of the books I read every night, and my kids know the words. Its a beautiful book! May 11, 2017
- Brittany E.
Westminster , Maryland
Nancy Tillman is an amazing children's author. We love all her books. This one even makes me tear up haha :) Mar 10, 2017
- Ashley C.
New Bern, North Carolina
Love anything by this author. Feb 24, 2017
- Lizzie D.
Montrose, Colorado
Love this sweet book Oct 08, 2016
- Lacy B.
Denver, Colorado
I always lived far away from my grandmother and when she gave me this for my first son I totally cried. These stories are not only beautiful to look at but the story itself is heartwarming. Jul 22, 2016
- Star E.
Lake Luzerne, New York
This story reminds them they will never be alone. You will be there for them. Good especially when they r feeling insecure. Jan 15, 2016
Sweet sweet message. Mar 24, 2015
- Christine C.
United States of America
one of my favorites Mar 03, 2015
I definitely love reading this to my son more than he likes it being read to him. Better for 2+ year olds. Feb 27, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
La Vista, Nebraska
Beautifully written. I definitely shed a few tears on the first read. Jan 10, 2015
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