Oh My Baby, Little One

by Kathi Appelt

Book Overview

When Baby Bird says good-bye to his mama at school each morning, he feels sad. Mama Bird feels sad, too. Sometimes it's hard to be apart. But as Mama Bird says, the love they share is with them... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152000410
• ISBN13: 9780152000417
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 3 years and under

Customer Reviews

Beautiful touching book

The first time I read this book I cried and still have to hold back the tears whenever I read the last page. My 1-year-old loves this book and has me read it to her everyday. It is a must for any working mother who wants her baby to know how much her love is with them during the day when they are apart. The illustrations are beautiful, the rhymes are not too sing-songy, and the sentiment is genuine. A heartfelt recommendation from this mom.

first day of school

This is a wonderful book to read about the concept of being apart for a time during the day. The illustrations and text are sweet and enjoyable. My daughter loved the fact that a small heart is visible in almost every picture, although you must look carefully. Look for the "swirl" of heart over mom's coffee on one page. We read it when she started school, then I cut some small hearts from felt and tucked them into her pocket or bookbag. It was a small secret for us to share and made the transition easier for both of us.

It will surely bring tears to your eyes.

I came across this book at a bookstore on my lunch hour (when I am always trying to keep my connection with my son by shopping for him!).It brought tears to my eyes. The author beautifully expresses what every working mother feels -- sadness when separating from her child, all-consuming thoughts of her child while at work, and absolute joy when they are reunited.My son is only 15 mos. old and may not fully appreciate this book yet, but he will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and the familiar scenes (a pudgy chick getting ready for his nap, playing alongside his friends, etc.).I bought this book as much for myself as for him and will keep it on a high shelf (safe from a toddler's destruction!) along with other books such as In Case You Ever Wonder and Love You Forever to be truly appreciated when he is a little older. This is a gift any working mother and child will treasure forever!

One of a kind!

This is a wonderful heart touching book. I stumbeled across this book while I was shopping for a baby shower present. I liked the title and colorful pictures so I decided to buy the book. When I read the story I was amazed. The story was so good! I do not have children but the story moved me. I later read the book to my mother. She started to cry because she remembered how difficult it was to leave me for the first time. This is a wonderful story and I recommed it to everyone!

Perfect for a new mom!

This book will bring tears to the eyes of any mom! I get teary eyed everytime I read it! I think it is the perfect book for the new mom, the mom who is sending her "baby" to kindergarten or to COLLEGE. It not only gives the mother a wonderful way to express her love, but it gives the child a new way to understand the love! I will be giving these at baby showers for YEARS.