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Beautifully illustrated and magically heartwarming this storybook highlights the incredible relationship between a boy and his mom. She relates all the best memories they created and reflects on her desire that he remain caring and carefree forever.

This book is incredibly sweet, and left me feeling warm and loved, despite the fact that I’m in my late 20s, and don’t have any children. This book is incredibly sweet, and I will absolutely be suggesting this title to my customers when it is published.

This begins with a nighttime scene that is aimed at children, but is reminiscent of Van Gogh’s beauty in Starry Night, and it continues to share a touch of that in every page, making this a joy to read, and a joy, visually, as well.

’The sleepy sun is setting, and another day is done.
The lightning bugs have dimmed their lights and bedtime has begun.’

This is how the story begins, with the swirling nighttime sky as background, but it continues to share the love of a parent for their child, and to share the things that the parent will always remember and cherish, the things that make them unique, from the way they wake up each morning to the generosity of showing and sharing love, to the sound of something as sweetly innocent as their giggles.

This was such a joy to read, loved how this covers such a diverse topic of things and ways that show how each child is uniquely wonderful.

This beautiful book is the third book by news correspondent Linsey Davis. I loved this story as well as the illustrations, making this a must for me to buy as soon as possible for some of the youngest ones in my family. It is aimed at ages 4-8, but I think younger readers will enjoy it at their own level, and I think parents will love it for the lovely message on diversity and acceptance it shares.


Pub Date: 23 Feb 2021

Many thanks for the ARC provided by Zonderkidz / Zonderkidz-Books

Absolutely adore this book!  The words are honestly what every mama wishes they could articulate, but cannot.  Linsey's text is just perfect and heat-melting!  I cannot wait to buy this for our home library AND for gifts for others!  The illustrations are beyond gorgeous!

Thanks to NetGalley and Zonderkidz-Books for the digital review copy.

Dude. What a cute book. The perfect book for a nightly bedtime routine. It’s told in verse and celebrates everything about kiddos that you know and love and reminds them to always keep their wonder, kindness, and zest for life. The art is amazing!

ABC News correspondent and bestselling author of The World Is Awake and One Big Heart, used the inspiration from her own children to create this cute story. It’s not out until February 21st, but it’d be the perfect addition to a late Valentine’s Day gift celebrating your love for the little ones.

I don’t have kids. Not really ever planning on it, actually, but if I did, I’d get them this book and read it to them every day to raise them to remember everything that makes them special and wonderful.

PS more black kids in children’s lit please and thank you.

Thankyou to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.  However, I do not have the capability to read protected pdfs.  Thank you.

This is a cute, sweet story that encourages children to stay and be who they meant to be even as they grow.  It is well written and has beautiful illustrations.  This is a sweet story to read as a family or in a classroom setting.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book!  (This review is also posted to GoodReads.

A sweet book urging children to keep hold of their youthful glee and innocence. I thought it was a sweet and delightful. The message was pure, the illustrations beautiful, and the reading experience touching.

I read an advance copy of, Stay This Way Forever, by Linsey Davis.  This is a really great book for kids.  It reminds them to stay in the moment, and remember their mother always loves them no matter what their age.  I really the pictures in this book.