The Wonderful Things You Will Be

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From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, lush illustrations and a stunning gatefold that opens at the end, this is a book that families will love reading over and over. The whole text is a poem which consists of a parent’s words, and the message is an admission of love for a baby. There is a description of parents’ love and eternal care which will be a support for the baby throughout their whole life, whatever this person will be, from barefoot and bold until the all-mighty adult. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes and makes a great gift to the ones you love for any occasion. 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." Martin's rhyming text moves the narrative along with lyrical narration reminiscent of a poem or a lullaby. Although this book is an obvious choice for parents to read with their children, it can also work just as well in a story time program. The text is just a tad too long for a baby story time but I could see toddlers or school age children being drawn in by the bright colors and rhymes.

She likes bears and sea monsters and seashell pink poppies. She lives and works among the giant fir trees of Portland, OR. The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin is a delightful book. It explores childhood dreams, good character, and family relationships. It inspires children to express their hopes and to be themselves. It encourages them to dream big and achieve their dreams.

The book has its own individuality, thanks to the talents of the author. Emily is not just an ordinary writer, but she’s a poet and an artist who creates adorable illustrations for her poems. All the characters and drawings are made in the same style and manner, and they do not repeat but yet all are colorful and beautiful. This is the first time / There's ever been you, / So I wonder what wonderful things / You will do." What is such a simple concept and a thought that comes into every parent's mind, Emily Winfield Martin has turned into a celebration of children's natures and personalities. It is about becoming a parent and that amazing, intense and all-consuming love a parent feels for their child. It makes you wonder about the possibilities and really celebrate that unique unconditional love that you feel towards this little tiny human that has come into your life. I love to wonder what my children will be like as they grow; every parent does!

I stared at this book for several weeks because it was placed next to my hanging clothes bouquet and changing table.My parents finally read it to me over the weekend, which was really fun. The author’s inspiring message brought my parents to tears. Literally. 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. In addition, the writer loves collecting various vintage pretty things which are based in her small studio. Definitely, all these things are inspiration for this talented person, whose products people adore and want to have.