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If I Were Your Mother

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I love this book because it reminds me of how sweet, magical, and all too brief childhood is. I've read it to and now with my daughter and we laugh at the specifics of the role reversal fantasy. The soft illustrations complement the gentle goodness of the story. It's a favorite at our house.

This book is beautifully crafted, with extremely clever dialog. The author clearly demonstrates her understanding of the bond between mother and daughter. The book evokes wonderful images of a warm moment shared with a child. The illustrations too lend a great deal to the story.

This is an absolutely touching book about the bond between mother and daughter. My child loves it and so do I. The author uses well-chosen words to beautifully paint a picture of how a child would take care of her own mother, if their roles were reversed. The mother lovingly and supportively plays along with the girl's imaginative ideas. To me, the message said so much more. It makes a reader think of their own mother and how our parents are our first teachers of how to be good parents -- parents who know how to love unconditionally, and embrace every day with child-like zest. I am surprised that it is out of print, but actually found a new copy to purchase and I got it for my own mother. Now we are three generations loving this book.