290 of 335 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, with one caveat ..., May 2, 2005
This review is from: My Very First Tea Party (Board book)
I ordered this book as a birthday gift for my niece, who just turned 4 (and who loves to have frequent "tea parties"). I did not see the book, other than what's shown on this Amazon page, before I had it sent. After it arrived, my sister told me that it was a wonderful and adorable little book, and that my niece was delighted with it. However, there is one thing that I feel I should mention. The book details what goes on during a tea party, and on one page it says "we say a prayer of thanks to God." My sister and brother-in-law are a mixed-faith couple, and for a variety of reasons, they had decided to save issues of faith until my niece is a bit older. Regarding this book, my sister said that, after she reads it to my niece, "I'll probably need to explain God and praying." She didn't make it out to be a big deal -- and I'm sure there are many households in which four year old children have long since been introduced to praying and church. However, I felt I should mention this for those who would like to know. Personally, I rather wish the author hadn't added that part; unlike, say, a family dinner, you'd have to be pretty devout to consider saying grace a part of a preschooler's tea party. And in this day of many faiths and deity beliefs it seems a bit gratuitous and even (unintentionally) insensitive -- even if well-meaning. That's my opinion, of course, and this info is FYI. If a mention of God and prayer doesn't cause any complications, then this is a wonderful little book your little tea-party-giver will love.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect for baby girl first or 2nd birthday!, May 18, 2000
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This review is from: My Very First Tea Party (Board book)
Bright, colorful, adorable book for baby's first or second birthday. Simple rhyming sounds and sweet pictures delight baby. Tie with a soft sheer ribbon for a last minute, yet impressive gift. Both mother and child will be delighted with this durable board book.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Adorable!, June 23, 2003
This review is from: My Very First Tea Party (Board book)
Wonderful illustrations. Cute story. It is a favorite of my 2 & 4 year old daughters. Very girly book. Would buy again!
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