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Always
"Mamma, how long will you love me?" 'Always,' Mamma smiled. "How long is always?" Oli asked.
...as magic as a starry night ...as wild as a windy day ...as wondrous as a winter snow ...as tricky as an autumn mist ...as soft as a cloudy sky ...Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother's love. But when she assures him she will love him always, Oli has no concept of what she means. 'How long is always?' he wants to know. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains ...Focusing on the realities of the world around us, mother bear leads Oli gently through a series of landscapes, emphasising the magic and wonder of small everyday moments, and revealing the eternity inherent in them.
...as magic as a starry night ...as wild as a windy day ...as wondrous as a winter snow ...as tricky as an autumn mist ...as soft as a cloudy sky ...Like small children the world over, Oli the baby bear wants confirmation of his mother's love. But when she assures him she will love him always, Oli has no concept of what she means. 'How long is always?' he wants to know. With the tender patience and wise imagination of a loving parent, mother bear explains ...Focusing on the realities of the world around us, mother bear leads Oli gently through a series of landscapes, emphasising the magic and wonder of small everyday moments, and revealing the eternity inherent in them.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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July 17, 2023
What a cute little story. Read in Japanese. Great for learning weather related terms.
February 21, 2018
This is a book my youngest child returns to time and time again. The gentle lilt of the words, and the dreamy watercolour illustrations make reading this book like taking a little stroll through a daydream together. Particularly beautiful is the way that snippets of detail from our everyday life are shown to be magical. The last lines are our favourite:
'Will there always be you and me? asked Oli.
'Miles and miles forever,' whispered Mamma.
'Will there always be you and me? asked Oli.
'Miles and miles forever,' whispered Mamma.
March 19, 2013
This is a beautiful book with beautiful illustrations. A gorgeous gift for young children and new parents.
July 23, 2016
A sweet book about a mothers love, if you like Guess How Much I Love You, you will love this book.
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