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“I love you, blessing child” is a richly illustrated children’s book that highlights the bond between children and their families. As a whimsical, playful poem that unfolded over the years through a mother daughter duo, it finally became a little treasured story book of their own that they could share with others. The hope is that this book helps families draw close and celebrate the greatest thing that never ends... love. “I love you more than the sun and the moon and the stars in the sky, more than anything sweet or apple pie. I love you big and strong and deep and wide to the tips of my toes and the top of the sky” … “You make our days brighter. You make our hearts smile. You’re my beautiful, wonderful, blessing child!” “You are the sweetest of sweet, the brightest of bright, the best of the best, the light of my life! You’re golden, you’re magic, every bit through, a treasure I love, all of you!”

As a fan of words, her family and beautiful books that celebrate that love, this author had the best time coming up with this poem as a fun back and forth time with her own blessing child over the years. She hopes this becomes a special little way to say I love you to the blessing children in your own life.

Drawing and doodling since the time she could hold a pen, this teenage illustrator always has had a knack for making winsome creations. Art has been her therapeutic outlet and joy. This beautifully illustrated book is all her own. From being tucked in as a little child and hearing it, to repeating the words back and finally creating the illuminated pages that brought it to life, she has created a beautiful memory that we hope unlocks a special little time for you to draw close together as a family and smile.