by Maria Stanley 

Being a parent leads to such an emotional conundrum – wanting to keep your babies young, yet still wanting to see them to grow up. This is explored in the book If I Could Keep You Little written and illustrated by Marianne Richmond. It is a lovely and sweet children’s book, that any parent will be able relate to, and any children will enjoy.

Marianne Richmond’s latest is a beautifully illustrated children’s book, and takes us on the journey of motherhood, from birth to graduation.

“If I could keep you little, I’d hum you lullabies.

But then I’d miss you singing your concert’s big surprise.”

“If I could keep you little, I’d keep you close to me.

But then I’d miss you growing into who you’re meant to be!”

If I Could Keep You Little is a wonderful addition to any children’s library, for both mother and child to share.

About the Author: Marianne Richmond is the author and illustrator of several award-winning books, with her first book, Gift of an Angel, being published in 1997. She also owns a greeting card company (Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc.)

Sourcebooks: ISBN: 978-1-4022-5559-5; HC $15.99, November 2010

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Maria Stanley is a book obsessed, stay at home mom of two little book lovers. Nothing makes her happier than hanging out in a bookstore, to discover the next addition to her ever expanding must- read list. You can find her at her personal blog, BORED Mommy, on The Bad Moms Club and on Twitter (@BOREDMommy).