Let Me Hold You Longer
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2004

Let Me Hold You Longer

Written by Karen Kingsbury · Illustrated by Mary Collier

Cherish fleeting childhood moments before they become memories.

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32 pages· ~500L
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In a whirlwind of firsts, a mother reflects on the often-overlooked lasts of her child's journey. From kindergarten's end to Little League's final swing, each moment is a treasure. This tender tale invites parents to savor the fleeting milestones that slip by unnoticed. With heartwarming illustrations, it captures the bittersweet beauty of growing up, urging us to hold onto these precious memories. Will you recognize the lasts before they're gone?

From the publisher

Over 450,000 copies sold!New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury reminds us to savor every moment with our kids in this unforgettable book.With heartwarming illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury encourages parents to savor not only their children’s firsts, like first steps and first words, but the lasts as well.Invites moms to cherish every momentUnique baby shower and baptism giftPerfect for bedtime readingMakes a thoughtful gift for all mothersWith the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at-bats in Little League amid the whirlwind of life. Adapted from a poem in Rejoice, this book allows mothers and grandmothers everywhere to identify with the tenderhearted reflections on these pages.Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury has created a touching reminder that the years of childhood fly too quickly by us. Most of us faithfully remember and capture our children’s “firsts.” Karen encourages readers to try to recognize and savor the often-fleeting “lasts”―those milestones that so easily go unrecorded. The illustrations by Mary Collier provide a lighthearted portrayal of everyday family life . . . pictures we can all relate to. You and your children of all ages will smile, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear over them together. Let Me Hold You Longer is a heartwarming reminder of the precious process of growing up and the joys of watching it happen.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~500L
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about momsBooks about parentingBooks about familyBooks about parents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 1, 2014
First published
August 11, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781414389875

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