I Already Know I Love You (Board book)

by Billy Crystal (Author), Elizabeth Sayles (Illustrator)

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 )

Product Description

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.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Board book: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (March 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006145057X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061450570
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #379,303 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For both children and grandfathers, August 21, 2008

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Cayden (age 4) and Max (age 2) Aures and Mom for Reader Views (8/08)

In "I Already Know I Love You," author Billy Crystal shares the excitement that comes with the anticipation of the arrival of a new baby from a grandfather's perspective. From wanting to "play horsey" to sharing "spaghetti, wontons, and ice-cream pie," there are so many fun moments ahead!

Max: (after I read the title) "I love you too mom!"
Cayden: "Max you are funny! She was reading the name of the book!"

Cayden: "The baby is in that lady's belly still. Is that the grandpa?"

Max: "Play baseball!"
Cayden: "And fish too! I fish with grandpa and dad!"

Max: "Play peekaboo! See you!"

Cayden: "Laugh like a goon?!? Goons are in the Bunny Foo Foo book."
Max: "Funny goon!"

Cayden: "Look, they are flying a kite!"

Cayden: "There is the baby!!"

Parent's comments:

"I Already Know I Love You" by Billy Crystal is a sweet book celebrating one of the most special times in life, the arrival of a new baby. The book is told from the grandfather's point of view so besides being a great book for children, it is also a great book to give to grandfathers-to-be! My children loved looking at all of the things that the grandpa wanted to do with his new grandchild and found that a lot of the activities they already do with their grandpas.

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

By	Steven "BookDads.com" - See all my reviews

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.

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

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

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"