I Already Know I Love You [Board book]

Billy Crystal (Author), Elizabeth Sayles (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Grandpa can hardly wait!

Starting with the anticipation of a new baby's arrival, this book from Emmy Award-winning comedian Billy Crystal celebrates all the moments, great and small, that a new grandpa is ready to share. Whether it's taking a nap together or attending baseball games, this grandpa just can't wait for his grandchild to be born.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A tender ode…capturing the love and easy companionship of a grandfather and granddaughter.” (Child magazine )

“The special nature of this intergenerational relationship shines through.” (School Library Journal )

About the Author

Tony Award-winning comedian, director, actor, and author Billy Crystal is just as importantly a grandfather. He charmed children and grown-ups alike as the voice of Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc. and starred in the hilarious movies Analyze This and City Slickers and He recently set box-office records with his smash Tony Award-winning one-man show on Broadway, 700 Sundays. The father of two grown daughters, Jennifer and Lindsay, Billy Crystal lives with his wife, Janice, in California.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Board book: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (March 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006145057X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061450570
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #435,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandfathers and grandaughters, February 3, 2009

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Steven "BookDads.com" - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Already Know I Love You (Board book)

Yes, it's by that Billy Crystal. This book is a recitation by a grandfather to his unborn grandchild about all the things that he knows they will do together. This is a very sweet book and wonderfully illustrated. However, it is specifically written from the viewpoint of a maternal grandfather to his biological granddaughter and makes that relationship very clear. If that's your family relationship, this may be the perfect book for you. If not, you may want to consider whether this book is appropriate for your family.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect gift for a grandpa to be, December 15, 2009

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book buying fanatic "K" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Already Know I Love You (Board book)

This book is absolutely adorable. While it was written from the perspective of a dad to his pregnant (with girl) daughter, the sentiments are truly lovely.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read Too, October 1, 2008

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Already Know I Love You (Board book)

In this short board book by award winning actor, author, and comedian Billy Crystal, a grandfather eagerly awaits the arrival of his granddaughter. Told in simple rhyme, we read along as grandpa anticipates meeting this new daughter of his daughter's.

From the joy of that first moment of seeing a new grandbaby, to the excitement of teaching her to fish, fly a kite, tie her shoes, and taking her to see her first movie, the anticipation and love shine through bright and clear.

This would be the perfect gift for any soon-to-be grandfather, or a book simply to be enjoyed by young children.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"