If I Could Keep You Little

By Marianne Richmond

A parent's heart wrestles with the joy of watching their child grow and the desire to keep them little.

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26 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A parent's heart is torn between cherishing their child's fleeting innocence and witnessing their growth into unique individuals. "If I Could Keep You Little" explores tender moments of childhood, like choosing mismatched clothes or discovering quirky food combinations. As each milestone passes, the parent realizes the beauty in letting go, even as they long to hold on. This heartwarming journey captures the bittersweet balance of nurturing independence while savoring the present. Will the parent embrace the changes, or yearn for the past? Discover the delicate dance of love and growth in this touching tale.

From the publisher

IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE exemplifies Marianne’s real insights into the human spirit and her beautiful illustrations that will touch children and adults and that are sure to be cherished for generations to come. Taking the reader on a journey of memory and expectation, IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE showcases the fleeting little moments that reveal how a child changes and grows.If I could keep you little,I’d decide on matching clothes.But then I’d miss you choosingdots on top and stripes belowIf I could keep you littleI’d cut your bread in shapes.But then I’d miss you finding”Hey! I like ketchup with my grapes!”

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