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A mother sings the same lullaby to her son from babyhood through adulthood
1986Fast paceWarm
What it is about
A mother rocks her baby and sings a short song. She sings it again as he grows through toddler years, a messy childhood and a rebellious adolescence. The picture book follows them across a lifetime, with the roles slowly changing.
Who will enjoy it
Parents and grandparents who like to read aloud, and children who like repeated verses.
What you will get
A gentle bedtime book that many families keep for life. It is sentimental, and adults may find it moving.
Love You Forever Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Parent and child · Growing up · Bedtime
Length
32 pages · ≈ 1 h
More about this book
Characters
A mother and her son.
Setting
An ordinary family home, over many years.
What makes it different
A simple, repeating song that carries the whole story.
Feel
Sentimental, tender and a little silly.
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