A poem that celebrates growing-up to be yourself!
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.
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Summary
A poem that celebrates growing-up to be yourself!
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.
Description
When I look at you And you look at me I wonder what wonderful Things you will be.
From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin celebrates all personalities and their potential. With a beautiful gatefold, gorgeous and moving illustrations, and a rhyming text, this is a book that parents will love reading over and over to their kids-both young and old. A great gift for any occassion, but a stand-out for birthdays and graduation with it's loving and inspiring message- Then I'll look at you, And you'll look at me, And I'll love you, Whoever you've grown up to be.
Critic Reviews
“"Her children are so serious... and so unflappable... that they convey not just hope for the future, but a sense of manifest destiny." --”
Publishers Weekly starred review "Sweet but not saccharine and singsong but not forced, Martin's text is one that will invite rereadings as it affirms parental wishes for children while admirably keeping child readers at its heart." --Kirkus starred review
About the Author
Emily J. Martin is the Deputy Director of the ACLU Women's Rights Project.
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