4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting shape, clever rhymes, and a cute dog..., July 16, 2011
This review is from: My Big Birthday (Carry Me Along) (Board book)
I bought this oddly-shaped board book for our little girl for her first birthday, and it's become one of her favorites. I hoped that she'd like the built-in handle, and I think that I was right, as she likes carrying this book around with her. And even though she's too young to understand the rather wordy story, she enjoys the catchy rhymes and the simple pictures (especially the dog that appears on most of the pages). My greatest disappointment is the attempt at a profound spiritual principle on the last page, which frankly doesn't make much sense to me. (I think that spiritualizing birthdays requires more than two lines and a passing reference to Jesus.) But, we don't read books to our 15-month-old for profound principles right now. We read books to help her develop an appreciation for reading and because she likes it. This book works for those purposes, and it's one that I don't mind reading whenever it shows up in my lap.
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