Customer Reviews

I Already Know I Love You

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4 star:		(8)
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2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

It is now Billy Crystal's turn to produce a children's book. But this one is different, since it reflects his own experience as a first-time expectant grandfather and is dedicated to his first grandchild Ella. As Grandpa awaits the birth of his grandchild, he dreams of all the things they will share. He envisions them going to the beach, the zoo, a ball game, and the movies. He imparts his wisdom about telling the truth and tying shoes. Together they fly kites, go out to eat, and go fishing. The rhymed verse is phrased in an awkward meter, but nevertheless it reverberates with love, tenderness, and a sense of humor. The soft illustrations depict the imagined activities between grandfather and grandchild, where the child is portrayed at different ages and genders.

Is this a story for an adult or a child? I think the expectant parent or grandparent will appreciate the sentiments more than a young child, since it is written from an adult's point of view and since it has no chronological story line for the child to follow. When shared between a grandparent and grandchild, however, it is certain to impress the child with just how special he/she is in a grandparent's eyes.

Eileen Rieback

Billy's heart is wide open. Like every good first time grandpa, he eagerly anticipates his grandchild and imagines all the things they will do together. "On the inside cover Billy writes, "I can't believe I'm writing this 'cause I don't know who you are." However, the title says it all, "I already know I love you." Crystal has written a really enjoyable, touching, and sentimental story. The illustrations are soft and dreamy. This storybook is a keeper.

Even on the inside covers of I ALREADY KNOW I LOVE YOU, Billy Crystal tells of his delights as he awaits his grandchild's birth: "I'm waiting to see you in ballet shoes, or is it football pads?..."

Rebeccasreads highly recommends I ALREADY KNOW I LOVE YOU, with its charming images by Elizabeth Sayles, as a perfect book for Grandpas-to-be. It is filled with fun & hugs & ways to welcome your grandchild, of either gender, into your family & the world.

We gave this book to my father-in-law for his birthday and used it as a way to tell him and the family we were expecting. It brought tears to everyone's eyes. Everyone who read the book loved it. The sentiments are perfect for the anticipation of a little one.

This is my 5 year olds favorite. This was not even a gift from her grandpa, but we picked it up because it looked so sweet. This is the book she used to ask for every night, and from listening as we read along, this is also her first book that she can read by herself. The page with the 'spaghetti kiss' is her very favorite. We picked a four leaf clover the other day, and she ran in to press it in her favorite book. Thank you Billy Crystal - we're looking forward to reading your next!

I am giving this book to my father and my father in law (a gift on the arrival of my new baby for her wonderful papaws); this book is so sweet and what a tear jerker. Who new Billy Crystal isn't only funny, he is a great writer.

I gave this book to my dad to let him know he was going to be a grandpa for the first time. Although my baby is not born yet, I can't wait for him to be able to read it to him/her. It is well written and colorful. When they are able to understand the concept, it will explain to the child how much they were loved before they ever entered the world.

The title and the book are EXCELLENT! My wife and I had to move away from home, sent this book to our daughter and she was thrilled! Since we are from Boston, the only problem was a reference to the Yankees ... but, this may be our year!

My dad bought this book for my son's first Christmas. He's now almost two and it's his favorite book. It's already worn out, so we're purchasing another one to keep until he gets a little older. I'm also buying the sequel for my my dad's Grandfather's Day!

Though i really enjoy Billy Crystal as an Actor/Comedian, this book (which I'm sure 100% sincere) was over-the-top sappy for my liking - but I will give Crystal kudos for titling it appropriately and not misleading readers. I had complained of the rhythm, and am taking that back. It's not perfect (and should be) but there's much worse out there. However, the 2-star rating remains because this is also an overdone idea (type "I love you" in Children's search). It's identical to "I Loved You Before You Were Born" - except from the opposite sex. If you like a little cheese once in awhile and are comfortable with the same old story - then this might be a book you'd enjoy. Otherwise, I tend to feel that if it wasn't by a name promising to generate big bucks, this story would've been sitting in a rejection pile. Sweet idea...but overdone.

I also highly suggest picking up a pen and paper and writing your own thoughts and feelings about your unborn grandchild. It's from the heart, personal and would be far more meaningful to both you and your grandchild then Billy Crystal's feelings on his.