Anything for You [Hardcover]

John Wallace (Author), Harry Horse (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

Little Charlie would do anything for his mama. He would smile his biggest smile for her, draw a special picture for her, and he'd even let her be his best friend! So when it's time for bed and Mama asks him to snuggle down, shut his eyes, and sleep tight for her, Little Charlie is happy to say, "I'd do anything for you, Mama!"

John Wallace's gentle story and Harry Horse's sweet illustrations capture the special love between a mother and a child in this perfect bedtime book.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Pre S-Grade 2-A tender tale about the unconditional love shared by a mother bear and her son. After a busy day spent "helping" Mama in the garden and around the house, Little Charlie is a mess. When his mother asks him if he is ready to get into the tub, he replies, "I'd do anything for you!" As she bathes him and prepares him for bed, he gives numerous examples of the many ways he would prove his love ("I'd swim to the end of the bathtub…. And all the way back" or "I'd climb to the top of a really tall tree…"). Mama uses his promise to get him tucked in and fast asleep without a fuss. Typefaces of various sizes add expression to the text. The illustrations feature warm, autumn-hued colors sprinkled with colorful pastels. Small vignettes depict each of the things that Little Charlie would do for his mother. A perfect choice for bedtime or as a cozy read-aloud.-Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL
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Review

“A perfect goodnight story.” (Daily Telegraph (London) )

“Younger readers will find much to savor here.” (Publishers Weekly )

“Sweet and cozy.” (Kirkus Reviews )

“A perfect choice for betime or as a cozy read–aloud.” (School Library Journal )

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (March 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060581298
• ISBN-13: 978-0060581299
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,818,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, April 3, 2011

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StudyingGirl (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anything for You (Hardcover)

This is the most special book I read with my daughter at night. It is about a little boy (bear) who only wants to help his mom and it is hard for him because he keeps on making a mess. He'll do "anything" for her. The mom in the end plays into the idea and ends up convincing him to let her tuck him in instead. 5 Stars!!!! Best book I have. Wish I had more like this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for adoptive families too, March 27, 2010

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JD (Rocky Mountains) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Anything for You (Hardcover)

We are an adoptive family, and while this book is not written with the adoptive family in mind, it is really great in that respect. For anyone this would be a great and sweet story, but for kids who don't know what a mommy is for or how to behave with one (an older adopted kid).... this is great. My little guys have started doing normal kid things for me and saying, "I'd do anything for you Mommy!" in response to this wonderful book. Good book!

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely bedtime book, March 25, 2004

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john (Long Beach, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anything for You (Hardcover)

I thought this book was lovely to read at badtime. It was the perfect way for me to tell my child how much they mean to me!