what parents are saying
Although this book makes me cry every time, I have such fond memories of my mom reading it to me and I hope that my babies will have the same fond memories when they are older (Mar 17, 2021)
Brittany M.
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- Jacqui J.
Park Ridge, New Jersey
One of the classics! Apr 10, 2022
- Kim W.
LOCUST GROVE, Virginia
This was one of my children's favorites and now my Grandson loves it! Apr 05, 2022
- Amy H.
Winchester, Kentucky
Scuba sweet book and I cannot read without crying. They grow too fast and this story of the parent child bond is heartwarming and timeless. Mar 09, 2022
- Melissa M.
Port Orchard, Washington
Love this story of no matter how old your child get they will forever be your baby.. May 25, 2021
- Emma C.
Prince George, Canada
A must have for every parent. Such a sweet book. Try to get through it without crying. Aug 11, 2020
- ashley g.
San Clemente , California
A favorite. I read this with my mom, and I read it now with my son. Apr 09, 2020
- Erin C.
Vernon, Connecticut
This book as past down to me because it was soo good. Feb 09, 2020
- Laura D.
Gainesville, Florida
Such a sweet one - especially if you know the backstory of the author. Feb 05, 2020
- Katterin S.
Everett, Washington
My parents read this book to my siblings and I. Now I love to read it to my boys! My Dad recently passed, so I treasure it more than ever now. Read and snuggle those babies! Jan 02, 2020
- Secretly Expecting
Raleigh, North Carolina
Can't do this one. It makes me sob. Nov 23, 2019
- Elizabeth B.
Brooklyn, New York
Buy it for: your littles, a new mama, yourself... Now, if I could just get through the end without tears welling up! Oct 17, 2019
- Christie O.
East Amherst, New York
My mom used to read this to me when I was little! Love it! Jun 25, 2019
- Kelsey v.
Burnaby, Canada
A timeless book about the love for a child and the child’s love for their parent. I cry reading this every time. A must for all new parents. Jun 06, 2019
- Jenn D.
United States of America
Great story of unconditional love. Aug 20, 2018
- Jessica H.
League City, Texas
Loved this book as a child and love to read this to my little one. Jun 11, 2018
- Melle F.
Buffalo, New York
Have some tissues prepared - this book will make you cry! Apr 09, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
Brooklyn, New York
Story about a mom's love for her son. Long and sad, and got a little weird for my taste when the boy grows up Sep 10, 2017
- Steve D.
COURTICE, Canada
It's a classic, but it's sad. Jul 20, 2017
- Ingrid Z.
Saint Louis, Missouri
This book makes me cry, so we never read it...but it's a sweet story. Oct 08, 2016
- Erica S.
United States of America
My mom read this to us as kids and still repeats it to this fay. My daughter just can't get into it. Aug 29, 2016
- Star E.
Lake Luzerne, New York
An assuring book for little ones. Jan 15, 2016
- Claire J.
Alexandria, Virginia
Sweet buy creepy May 22, 2015
If you're a parent, I dare you to read this and not cry. Feb 27, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
Vancouver, Washington
Must have Aug 27, 2014
It took me many tries, but I can now reliably get through this book without crying. My son likes it, too Jul 24, 2014
All time favourite book! Jul 24, 2014
- Denise M.
Dallas, Texas
I find this book to be a little odd. But I watched a video of the author explaining that he wrote the book about his two stillborn babies. makes more sense now. Mar 25, 2014
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- Brittany M.
Beaumont, Canada
Although this book makes me cry every time, I have such fond memories of my mom reading it to me and I hope that my babies will have the same fond memories when they are older Mar 17, 2021
- Amber J.
Sneedville, Tennessee
My all time favorite book to read to my babies. I cry each and every time. Dec 08, 2020
- Starlite K.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A Fan Favorite, being an old librarian and now working with babies and toddlers, this is a great book for your children to grow up with. Oct 22, 2019
- Amber S.
Canada
Sweet story that I've heard others find odd, however when you hear it was written by a grieving man to his stillborn child you'll only see love in the pages. Jul 03, 2019
- Sarah C.
Lawrence, Kansas
Nope. Can't read it without crying - like, ugly crying. Jan 19, 2018
- Becky A.
Crescent Springs, Kentucky
This is a very sweet story that reminds parents of the precious gift we have - the love of a child. Oct 26, 2017
- Danae B.
middletown, New Jersey
An amazing book! Will make you cry every single time Oct 24, 2017
- Kendall H.
Midland, Texas
Classic! Mar 23, 2017
- Amanda B.
Maquoketa, Iowa
One of my absolute favorite books, but warning, it makes me tear up EVERY time! The story is so sweet, it pulls at this mama's heartstrings! Feb 18, 2017
- Jenny G.
Staten Island, New York
Great message but too much of a tearjerker. Not a big favorite of mine. Apr 08, 2016
- Monica A.
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Cute story but it got a little weird when the son was much older and was sitting on his moms lap. Mar 15, 2016
- Brianna d.
naperville, Illinois
It's long and very emotional and sad. Jan 16, 2016
More Parents' Reviews-
- Jacqui J.
Park Ridge, New Jersey
One of the classics! Apr 10, 2022
- Kim W.
LOCUST GROVE, Virginia
This was one of my children's favorites and now my Grandson loves it! Apr 05, 2022
- Amy H.
Winchester, Kentucky
Scuba sweet book and I cannot read without crying. They grow too fast and this story of the parent child bond is heartwarming and timeless. Mar 09, 2022
- Melissa M.
Port Orchard, Washington
Love this story of no matter how old your child get they will forever be your baby.. May 25, 2021
- Emma C.
Prince George, Canada
A must have for every parent. Such a sweet book. Try to get through it without crying. Aug 11, 2020
- ashley g.
San Clemente , California
A favorite. I read this with my mom, and I read it now with my son. Apr 09, 2020
- Erin C.
Vernon, Connecticut
This book as past down to me because it was soo good. Feb 09, 2020
- Laura D.
Gainesville, Florida
Such a sweet one - especially if you know the backstory of the author. Feb 05, 2020
- Katterin S.
Everett, Washington
My parents read this book to my siblings and I. Now I love to read it to my boys! My Dad recently passed, so I treasure it more than ever now. Read and snuggle those babies! Jan 02, 2020
- Secretly Expecting
Raleigh, North Carolina
Can't do this one. It makes me sob. Nov 23, 2019
- Elizabeth B.
Brooklyn, New York
Buy it for: your littles, a new mama, yourself... Now, if I could just get through the end without tears welling up! Oct 17, 2019
- Christie O.
East Amherst, New York
My mom used to read this to me when I was little! Love it! Jun 25, 2019
- Kelsey v.
Burnaby, Canada
A timeless book about the love for a child and the child’s love for their parent. I cry reading this every time. A must for all new parents. Jun 06, 2019
- Jenn D.
United States of America
Great story of unconditional love. Aug 20, 2018
- Jessica H.
League City, Texas
Loved this book as a child and love to read this to my little one. Jun 11, 2018
- Melle F.
Buffalo, New York
Have some tissues prepared - this book will make you cry! Apr 09, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
Brooklyn, New York
Story about a mom's love for her son. Long and sad, and got a little weird for my taste when the boy grows up Sep 10, 2017
- Steve D.
COURTICE, Canada
It's a classic, but it's sad. Jul 20, 2017
- Ingrid Z.
Saint Louis, Missouri
This book makes me cry, so we never read it...but it's a sweet story. Oct 08, 2016
- Erica S.
United States of America
My mom read this to us as kids and still repeats it to this fay. My daughter just can't get into it. Aug 29, 2016
- Star E.
Lake Luzerne, New York
An assuring book for little ones. Jan 15, 2016
- Claire J.
Alexandria, Virginia
Sweet buy creepy May 22, 2015
If you're a parent, I dare you to read this and not cry. Feb 27, 2015
- Secretly Expecting
Vancouver, Washington
Must have Aug 27, 2014
It took me many tries, but I can now reliably get through this book without crying. My son likes it, too Jul 24, 2014
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