Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters To Your Baby (Hardcover)

~ Judy Siblin-Librach (Author)
Key Phrases: writing love letters, The Magic Key, Mary Poppins, Auntie Pearl (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Journalist and life coach Siblin-Librach (The Toronto Wedding Handbook) presents this guidebook, suitable for anyone with a new baby in their life (but especially mom), to crafting heartfelt love letters to infants designed to preserve and give back "a piece of their memory they otherwise wouldn't have access to." With patience, much encouragement and numerous examples from her own letter collection, Siblin-Librach leads non-writers through the letter-writing process, providing "Magic Keys" to use as jumping-off points, suggestions for topics common to the child-rearing experience (shopping for maternity clothes, baby's first bath, the bedtime routine) and tips on technique (starting small, using humor, making regular appointments to write). Though reading it straight through may prove terminally repetitive, this slim volume makes a fine resource for parents looking to make a very personal record of their child's early years.
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Review

"Siblin-Librach's writing style is elegant, perfectly capturing the depth of emotion that all of us mothers feel."  —Momscape.com

"A beautiful and heartfelt book."  —Your Guide to Books

"A friend suggested I start a journal for my child when I first got pregnant. Hopefully other women will realize what a great gift putting down their thoughts and feelings to their child is. You've made it less intimidating! Well done."  —Cindy Crawford, supermodel

"This sweet book makes a marvelous baby shower or new baby gift for any mom to be."  —ClassyMommy.com

"Encourages parents and grandparents to capture these special events and happy moments."  —Island Family Magazine

"Serves as a guide to others on how to share their own memories with their children."  —insidetoronto.ca

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Ecw Press (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550227580
• ISBN-13: 978-1550227581
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #482,744 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Siblin-Librach inspires..., July 4, 2007

By	Marlene D. - See all my reviews

I just finished reading Love, Mommy and I absolutely adored it! It made me cry. It made me laugh.....and it took me back to the time when my son was a baby and made me want to write all about the special memories and moments we shared together. I am so motivated to write love letters to my son and Judy Siblin-Librach's book makes me want to write notes or short paragraphs highlighting our special bond and his milestones. I highly recommend this book to every mom (and dad). I want everyone to get the chance to read this amazing book and have the great catharsis that I had. From a very inspired reader, Marlene.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "I Want To Tell The Whole World About This Book", September 16, 2007

By	mary james "mare" (florida, MO USA) - See all my reviews

"I want to tell the whole world about this book. Every mother should have Love, Mommy on her bedside table, because every mother will be deeply moved by Siblin-Librach's intimate stories of her own children's lives. This is one of the most honest books I have ever read and as a mother I can completely relate. The best part of Love, Mommy is that not only will it teach you how to write about your kids, it will inspire every mother to take a few minutes from her busy life and record those most precious moments of her children that she will never want to forget...a true treasure and a remarkable gift."

Dana Levenson, Reporter, CTV News