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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 18, 2000
Pros: Loving and secure feeling
Cons: Some might think it is sappy
Summary: This has been one of my children's favorite books. I have bought so many copies of this because each child took a copy when they left home! It tells our children of the undying love of a mother for her child. It lets them know that no matter what he or ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 15, 2000
Pros: Shows how much mom loves her boy
Cons: Mom hasn't cut the apron strings yet :)
Summary: I bought this book when I was pregnant with my son after reading it in the store and crying (I know hormones). This book shows a mom who loves her newborn baby very much and rocks and holds him while singing a little song.
Mom also goes when the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 14, 2000
Pros: perfectly stated love of parent for child
Cons: -
Summary: Man, I love this book. I read it to my son on a daily basis. I want my son to know that regardless of what he does or says or how many time outs he gets in a day that he's still the apple of my eye. I think most parents out there want their children ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 12, 2000
Pros: Beautifully done story of the classic love affair between mother and son
Cons: Have a hankie handy...you are going to need it.
Summary: The day I found out that I was a grandma to be I ran out and bought this book for my son. I already have a dog eared and slightly soggy copy in my home library. I read it the first time outloud at my parent's 40th wedding anniversary and there was not ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 10, 2000
Pros: sweet story, great song to sing to kids,
Cons: hope you like repetition
Summary: "I love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." A song to be forever sung in my house.
This book was given to us as a gift. In fact it was a hand me down. My friend could not believe I had three ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 10, 2000
Pros: Very touching and heartwarming
Cons: none
Summary: My mother-in-law gave this book to my son when he was born. I instantly fell in love with it. It sums up so much how life goes around full circle. The mother going in and rocking her son regardless of size and age symbolizes a mother's undying and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 8, 2000
Pros: very touching story
Cons: none
Summary: During my first pregnancy, my lamaaze teacher read this book to our class. It brought tears to my eyes! Of course, I had to run right out and buy a copy to read to my new baby.
Two babies later, I still love to read this book and sing the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 31, 2000
Pros: Suitable for all ages, well written, releases a lot of pent up emotion
Cons: Deals with aging( Is that really so bad?)
Summary: As I was looking through the various opinions on this book, I noticed a trend. This book was being reviewed mostly by women. Is it that men are afraid to admit that they have actually read this book to their children?
I will go out on a limb then! ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 31, 2000
Pros: Excellent Book For Mother and Son
Cons: Too Bad There Isn't A Similar Book For Mothers and Daughters, However I Am Sure It Can Be Adapted For Any Situation
Summary: Yes I did, I am guilty of that. Once I was told I was pregnant with a son I had to face a whole new world. Would this little boy ever love me with all of his heart? Would I share a special bond with my son like a mother shares with her daughter? ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 27, 2000
Pros: Warm and very emotional
Cons: Get out the hanky.
Summary: I received this book from a good friend when I was pregnant saying every mother needs this book. After receiving it, I whole heartedly agree. This is a very loving book about a mother's love for her son. I understand there are some who believe that ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 15, 2000
Pros: Easy to read
Cons: Redundant
Summary: I received this book when my daughter was born back in 1996. A friend of the family bought it for me and for a while it sat on the bookshelf collecting dust. Then one day my daughter picked it out when it was time for bed and I began reading it to her. I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2000
Pros: Wonderful story. Lay in a supply of tissues--this one will get to you. Definitely a story for the entire family.
Cons: Absolutely None.
Summary: My daughter, Meghan, and I absolutely adore this book. I heard about it a number of years ago before my daughter was born and every woman in the office cried as it was read aloud. It was so incredibly moving that I had to have it, and an wonderful ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2000
Pros: reveals mothers' love
Cons: makes one cry
Summary: The first time I read this beautiful book, my sister, age 30, had given it to my mother as a gift. My sister cried as my mom read it. Then my mom cried. Then I took it, and I cried! That moment I so envious of my sister! What a gift she had given! I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2000
Pros: A very touching story that will capture your heart
Cons: none
Summary: As a teacher, I found this book through the Trumpet Book Club. The art work is usually what catches my eye first, but a child sitting on the toilet is not that appealing a subject and the style of the art work could be better.
However, what ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 9, 2000
Pros: Very touching book
Cons: None
Summary: When I had my baby shower for my first and only baby, one of my friends gave me this book for a gift. She said that every mother should have this book and read it to her child all the time. She also recommended that I not read it until after I had my ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 4, 2000
Pros: loving
Cons: none
Summary: When I first saw the book "Love you forever", it was at a baby shower. My aunt was giving a baby shower for her daughter. We played games and ate and watched my cousin open all her lovely gifts. Then my aunt called my cousin out into the middle ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 4, 2000
Pros: Tender, funny, and moving
Cons: None
Summary: I've been reading many reviews of this book while a tiny voice has been whispering in my ear, "You seem to know this book yet you haven't read it...What gives?" Tonight, I finally clicked over to the manufacturer's page and when I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 4, 2000
Pros: sweet story for bedtime, reawakens love for the kids, nice writing and illustrations
Cons: make sure you have some Kleenex!
Summary: I read a review of Love You Forever here on Epinions and had to go out and get it for myself. I didn't know when I first started to read it that this book would make me cry - even just reading it to myself!
Love You Forever by ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 3, 2000
Pros: it's short and sweet
Cons: makes you cry
Summary: I enjoy this book so much! It was read to me at a class I had to take when I wanted to get my daughter baptized and after I ran out and bought it.
I couldn't help but cry! It makes you truly appreciate the little things and miss your childhood. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 1, 2000
Pros: heart warming, sweet, quiet for a bedtime story
Cons: watch for the tears (yours, not the little ones!)
Summary: "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Sheila McGraw, is a heart warming story. It is a slight departure from Munsch's usually light-hearted, comedic tales. I love all of Robert Munsch's books because they are so much fun to ... read more
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