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Oh My Baby, Little One

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This book will bring tears to the eyes of any mom! I get teary eyed everytime I read it! I think it is the perfect book for the new mom, the mom who is sending her "baby" to kindergarten or to COLLEGE. It not only gives the mother a wonderful way to express her love, but it gives the child a new way to understand the love! I will be giving these at baby showers for YEARS.

I came across this book at a bookstore on my lunch hour (when I am always trying to keep my connection with my son by shopping for him!).

It brought tears to my eyes. The author beautifully expresses what every working mother feels -- sadness when separating from her child, all-consuming thoughts of her child while at work, and absolute joy when they are reunited.

My son is only 15 mos. old and may not fully appreciate this book yet, but he will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and the familiar scenes (a pudgy chick getting ready for his nap, playing alongside his friends, etc.).

I bought this book as much for myself as for him and will keep it on a high shelf (safe from a toddler's destruction!) along with other books such as In Case You Ever Wonder and Love You Forever to be truly appreciated when he is a little older.

This is a gift any working mother and child will treasure forever!

This is a wonderful heart touching book. I stumbeled across this book while I was shopping for a baby shower present. I liked the title and colorful pictures so I decided to buy the book. When I read the story I was amazed. The story was so good! I do not have children but the story moved me. I later read the book to my mother. She started to cry because she remembered how difficult it was to leave me for the first time. This is a wonderful story and I recommed it to everyone!

This is a wonderful book to read about the concept of being apart for a time during the day. The illustrations and text are sweet and enjoyable. My daughter loved the fact that a small heart is visible in almost every picture, although you must look carefully. Look for the "swirl" of heart over mom's coffee on one page. We read it when she started school, then I cut some small hearts from felt and tucked them into her pocket or bookbag. It was a small secret for us to share and made the transition easier for both of us.

The first time I read this book I cried and still have to hold back the tears whenever I read the last page. My 1-year-old loves this book and has me read it to her everyday. It is a must for any working mother who wants her baby to know how much her love is with them during the day when they are apart. The illustrations are beautiful, the rhymes are not too sing-songy, and the sentiment is genuine. A heartfelt recommendation from this mom.

I read this at a book fair and spent the next five minutes trying to hide my teary eyes! I bought one for me, three for friends and family members, and a couple of spares for shower gifts. When I got home, I read it to my 3 1/2 year old and showed her the hearts on each page. We read it four times in a row -- she absolutely loves it!

This is a touching, charming book, with beautiful illustrations (I bet every mom will think baby bird looks like her own child!). It's a wonderful way to share with our children how much we love them and how that love never leaves us, even when we're apart -- perfect whether you're a working mom or not!

I like this book so much I've already checked out other books by the author and illustrator.

BUY IT! You'll love it!

My daughter started pre-school at age two and this book was a wonderful way to address the issues of separation, love and the fact that I was always coming back to her. She loves to read the book and repeat "Oh my baby, little one" with me. As a mother who has to leave her little one to work part time, this loving book brings tears to my eyes. It really sums up the feelings for a Mother leaving her child in a very age appropriate way for small children. I love it.

This is probably my favorite child's book. It's a wonderful message for all children, but particularly children of working Moms. In fact, I assumed this book had been written recently, with its message of Mom going to work, but her love staying with her child "every minute of the day." My husband just mentioned that it was published in 1954!

The illustrations are absolutely adorable. I highly recommend this book!

This is the only children's book that made me cry. It is the most beautiful story of a mother who has to leave her child at school. I don't even have kids, and I reccommend it to everyone. This is a must have.

I just had to write a review on this book. I randomly selected this book because of the cover. The pictures are simply eye catching and this is one of the few books my toddler actually sits still for. I am just amazed at how the auther captures exactly what working parents feel when they drop their baby off to daycare. Seriously the first time I read this book I cried after the first two pages. Jane Dyer did an excellent job with the pictures. If you love this book you will love when Momma comes homes tonight. I would rate this book 10 stars!