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If I Could Keep You Little: A Baby Book About a Parent's Love (Gifts for Mother’s Day, Gifts for Father’s Day) (Marianne Richmond) Board book – September 4, 2018

by Marianne Richmond (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,707 ratings
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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 a storytime read-aloud 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.

This heartwarming book about a parent's love is perfect for so many occasions in a child's life:

The sweetest baby shower gift

First book for babies

A bedtime book for toddlers

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    1 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    26 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    AD440L
  6. Dimensions
    7.25 x 1 x 7.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
  8. Publication date
    September 4, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1492675105
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1492675105
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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky; Reissue edition (September 4, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1492675105
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1492675105
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD440L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 7.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,707 ratings

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Marianne Richmond

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Bestselling author Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions over the past two decades through her delightful picture books that give voice to the heart and help you connect with the people you love.

For 16 years, Marianne ran her own publishing company, winding down in 2010 to make way for a partnership with Sourcebooks, Inc., one of the leading and largest independent publishers in North America. Since then, she has traveled the country, reading to and speaking with thousands of children about celebrating their own voice and stories. Though Publisher’s Weekly calls her “an author on the rise,” Richmond's favorite letter is from an elementary school teacher who said, “I feel like a better me after reading your books.”

Marianne lives in Franklin, TN with her husband, four kids, and one beloved dog, Otis.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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A beautiful book, for kids and parents both!
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A beautiful book, for kids and parents both!
“If I could keep you little, I’d kiss your cuts and scrapes… but then I’d miss you learning from your own mistakes.If I could keep you little, I’d tell you stories every night… but then I’d miss you reading the words you’ve learned by sight.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!”[excerpt]Currently hiding my tear stained cheeks behind the world’s sweetest children’s book ever … Mommas, if this is one you don’t yet own, you need it. Go buy it now. It’s the sweetest! You need this book. Oh, and while you’re adding it to your cart, go ahead and add a box of Kleenexes as well, because you’ll definitely need some of those too.
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Lindsey
5.0 out of 5 stars The most adorable book
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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Bought for a baby shower. Read it for the first time as a mom of 3( oldest 6years) and I was crying!! It hits home as a mom of babies and a mom of growing up children 😭😭 one I might have to buy and keep for myself for those emotional coming years.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetest book
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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This was the sweetest book, which made me and my daughter tear up. A great board book to read to your little ones at a variety of ages.
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Rlan
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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Great story for parents and grandparents and makes a great gift.
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DKK
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book, makes a good gift especially for a grandchild.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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I bought for a baby shower. As a mom of an adult child it made me a little teary eyed. I will definitely keep in mind if I become a grandmother one day. This would be a good book to pass on to each generation.
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Girl who broke her iPhone
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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The book arrived in great condition, I am giving it as a gift but am tempted to buy another for my collection as the message is so sweet.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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Illustrations look like a kid did it but all in all it’s a very cute book
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Elizabeth D
4.0 out of 5 stars A cute book
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
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I bought this for my new granddaughter and her mom. It’s a cute book and has a good message for moms who wish their babies could stay little. The illustrations seem to be geared more for the reader than the child though.
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Alicia A. Stemple
5.0 out of 5 stars The sweetest book
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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Every little one should have this book. I bought it for my daughter and her 1st birthday but it would make a nice baby shower gift, Christmas or easter gift.
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Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book to read to my little one
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2024
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This is a great book for a new mom or family. I loved reading this to my little one. In my first few months, of postpartum, this book would make me tear up when reading it, but I loved the story. This is a great book to add to cart.
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Milsan
5.0 out of 5 stars Sentimental
Reviewed in Mexico on September 12, 2021
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El libro es muy bonito, las imágenes y el texto :'( .
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching
Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2023
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Makes my heart ache every time we read it. Was a recommendation. Just love it. Not only fun for baby but also touches mamas heart.
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hk
5.0 out of 5 stars Una storia commovente
Reviewed in Italy on March 1, 2020
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Una storia commovente, fatta forse più per noi adulti che per i bambini. Una lettura consigliata a chiunque abbia figli, anche solo per tenersela in casa da consultare ogni tanto. xx
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Cliente Amazon
3.0 out of 5 stars Bonito pero la ilustración no me gusta nada
Reviewed in Spain on January 19, 2020
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Precioso el concepto y las palabras pero no me termina de convencer las ilustraciones.
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