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Someday
A mother's love leads to a mother's dream -- every mother's dream -- for her child to live life to its fullest.
A deceptively simple, powerful ode to the potential of love and the potential in life, Someday is the book you'll want to share with someone else...today. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, Graduation Day or Any Day - share a copy with every special person in your...more
A deceptively simple, powerful ode to the potential of love and the potential in life, Someday is the book you'll want to share with someone else...today. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, Graduation Day or Any Day - share a copy with every special person in your...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
February 27th 2007
by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
(first published January 7th 2007)
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Jul 15, 2008
Malbadeen
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After having been read this book aloud with soft music being played in the background and the reader getting chocked up over the words I think I can safely say I can't stand this genre. ugh!!!
The idea is to reflect or project on the fact that kids will eventually grow up and go away.
This book is like the Robert Muncsh book, "love you forever"
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31...
but less creepy.
Our "assignment" today was to write what came to mind during the book. Following are some of my t...more
The idea is to reflect or project on the fact that kids will eventually grow up and go away.
This book is like the Robert Muncsh book, "love you forever"
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31...
but less creepy.
Our "assignment" today was to write what came to mind during the book. Following are some of my t...more
I have one word for this book: beautiful.
Someday is a children's story illustrating the journeys of life, from birth to death. It is simply written, and yet it has a way of developing a complex and intense reaction from the reader.
After reading this story to my daughter, I cried and cried and cried... Tears of joy of course. It's a wonderful thing to picture your child as growing up happy, strong, and independent. What more can a parent ask for their child to be? However, It is equally as heart...more
Someday is a children's story illustrating the journeys of life, from birth to death. It is simply written, and yet it has a way of developing a complex and intense reaction from the reader.
After reading this story to my daughter, I cried and cried and cried... Tears of joy of course. It's a wonderful thing to picture your child as growing up happy, strong, and independent. What more can a parent ask for their child to be? However, It is equally as heart...more
My long-lost half-uncle in Japan just sent the Japanese version of this book as a gift for my three month old daughter. My mom will be reading the book to my daughter since I cannot read Japanese, but today I decided to open the book and narrate a story based on the illustrations. Oh, man. The illustrations beautifully convey a story of warmth and the sweet sadness of motherhood. Is it sappy? Maybe it is. I think that's why I love it, actually. I was compelled to check out the American version o...more
Genre: Picturebook
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Age Group: Nursery and Primary
Summary: This book describes a mother's love for her young child and how this love grows as the child ages. It is essentially a love letter to her daughter, including all her hopes and dreams for her future.
Evaluation: I gave this book five stars because I thought that it perfectly described how as a mother, you want so badly for your child to grow up and be independent, but also long to keep them close. The first time I read this, I sobbed...more
Awards:
Age Group: Nursery and Primary
Summary: This book describes a mother's love for her young child and how this love grows as the child ages. It is essentially a love letter to her daughter, including all her hopes and dreams for her future.
Evaluation: I gave this book five stars because I thought that it perfectly described how as a mother, you want so badly for your child to grow up and be independent, but also long to keep them close. The first time I read this, I sobbed...more
Someday only gets three stars because there's a part of me that really, really dislikes being emotionally manipulated.
This is emotionally manipulative: any book that starts out with a mother describing snowflakes melting on her baby's skin, and ends with the mother, now dead, reflecting that her daughter, now old and gray, will probably think of her mother wistfully whilst waiting for the end of her own life.
That's just...
I wasn't...
I just wanted to read a cutesy book, darn it! Not be treated...more
This is emotionally manipulative: any book that starts out with a mother describing snowflakes melting on her baby's skin, and ends with the mother, now dead, reflecting that her daughter, now old and gray, will probably think of her mother wistfully whilst waiting for the end of her own life.
That's just...
I wasn't...
I just wanted to read a cutesy book, darn it! Not be treated...more
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My little 3-year-old reacted with ... disinterest, other than she sensed her mama was sad, and she reacted to my sadness.
This definitely is NOT a book for children, but a book for the adults who love these amazing beings. Who know what's coming, by very virtue of our more-years-on-this-planet age.
This story is beautiful, resonating ... Argh. How often does something remind me of how lucky I am to bear witness to another life? Other lives?
Well, yes. It's true that many books ply upon these emoti...more
This definitely is NOT a book for children, but a book for the adults who love these amazing beings. Who know what's coming, by very virtue of our more-years-on-this-planet age.
This story is beautiful, resonating ... Argh. How often does something remind me of how lucky I am to bear witness to another life? Other lives?
Well, yes. It's true that many books ply upon these emoti...more
Someday was and still is one of my favorite picture books.The illustration of the book is freaking AWESOME! You can even feel happiness, sadness, even LOVE from the pictures. I'll, for sure, read it for my future children hahahaha :P <3
In 1950, Mary Blair created the original paintings used in Disney's classic animated movie, Cinderella. Blair's stylish, timeless illustrations are compiled here for the first time, matched with Cynthia Rylant's sparsely beautiful retelling. By far, my favorite Cinderella story yet!
Hand lettering and whimsical illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds bring to life this powerful ode to a mother's dreams for her child. A perfect gift book for anyone at any age.
Recommended by B.T.D, Powells.com
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Hand lettering and whimsical illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds bring to life this powerful ode to a mother's dreams for her child. A perfect gift book for anyone at any age.
Recommended by B.T.D, Powells.com
http://www...more
I'm not really sure how to review this book, to be honest. I think it's more a book for mothers than for kids, even though it's technically a children's picture book. It's about how a mother's love for her child continues to grow throughout the years, and all her hopes for her child (that country song about "I hope you dance" came to mind while I was reading it!) I mean, it's a beautiful sentiment and maybe if I were already a parent I would be more into it, but it almost just felt a bit "too" s...more
This book really touched my heart and got to me, it is about a mothers love and growing up and becoming a mother yourself. There will be speed bumps along the way but moms will always be there. I loved this book so much that I bought it and wrote a letter to my mom on the inside and left it on her nightstand today. I would incorporate this book in my class by talking about growing up and seeing what each of my students wants to be when they grow up and what their parents do for a living. I would...more
Someday by Alison Meghee and Peter Reynolds is a beautiful description of unconditional love flowing from generation to generation. I have often read it aloud as the tears trickle down my cheeks. When asked why I'm crying there is nothing to say except, "Because I love you so much." This little book would make a fabulous Mother's Day gift. I love the illustrations because they are soft and dreamy but full of childlike simplicity. Even when the little girl becomes a grandma and the mom is just a...more
My mom gave me this book right before I left for college. When I was home during Thanksgiving break I read it just for fun and it made me tear up. It is about a mother reflecting on her love for her child and how much her love continues throughout that child's life. I think it would be a perfect book for a mother to read to her daughter at different stages in her life. I will always think of my mom when reading this book and always tear up when I think of how much I lover her. This is a touching...more
I do not think I would consider this book to be a children's book. It is a simple book with few words, but I believe it is for adults, for it will truly touch the heart of any mother who reads it.
It is about a mother watching her daughter grow up and eventually her daughter becoming old with silver hair thinking of her mother.
I may be wrong, but I think few children would be intrigued with this book, but definitely a good gift for mothers or for children to keep till they are older and able to...more
It is about a mother watching her daughter grow up and eventually her daughter becoming old with silver hair thinking of her mother.
I may be wrong, but I think few children would be intrigued with this book, but definitely a good gift for mothers or for children to keep till they are older and able to...more
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Being a mom of a soon to be one year old, I read this book and got all choked up. I was actually a little saddened by it. Partly because last night I was planning her birthday party and thinking I can't believe she is already almost one! I don't feel this is a book for my baby girl but rather a book for my baby girl when she is all grown up. I realize she will do just that someday. Life moves fast enough. I gave it a three star because I did appreciate it and it is a reminder to enjoy life and y...more
Another tear-jerker children's book about a mother dreaming a future for her child. It's about growing up, and growing old, while living each day to the fullest. Beautiful illustrations and full of hope that we all live on through the memories of our children. Yup, I cried. More than once. What is it with people writing such painfully lovely stories and sticking them in the kids' section. This is really a book for the adults.
I had never heard of this book until Ben and I were browsing Barnes & Noble last Friday. We picked it up, started reading, and were both in tears in the bookstore (embarrassing, yes). It's written as a mother's words to her daughter and the text and pictures are wonderful. Though my daughter is only three months old, I bought a copy and plan to give it to her when she goes away to college.
This is my favourite keepsake book for new parents. It brings a tear to my eye every time I read it and I know that I will someday give it to my children when they have children of their own. It encompasses everything a mother feels, dreams and prays for her children from the moment they are born to the day she dies. I have no doubt that this will be a classic for many years to come.
I had to pass a half an hour waiting for my work at Staples to be ready, so I read children's books at Mr. Paperback looking for a special birth day book for Natalie.
I had hopes for this being my special Natalie book, but it was more for an older child. It reminded me a lot of I Love You Forever, but more realistic. This might be a good book for later.
I had hopes for this being my special Natalie book, but it was more for an older child. It reminded me a lot of I Love You Forever, but more realistic. This might be a good book for later.
This is a must read for all parents!! This was a gift from a student's parent a LONG TIME AGO, and I just now read it! Should have read it back then and read it to my daughter back then. Maybe I'll call her up and read it to her over the phone or invite her over and read it to her when she least suspects it! :)
The love of a parent never fades....
The love of a parent never fades....
Mia told me about this picture book. I stood in the bookstore next to her while she watched me read it, and I fought back tears. I've since bought it for almost every friend of mine who is having a baby. It's a book every mother needs to read. I read it to my 8 month old a few minutes ago, and again, I struggled to read through happy tears.
For someone who doesn't have her own children, I found this picture book to be incredibly moving. The words are so simple, but the sentiment is so beautiful. I found myself shedding tears by the end. Not the ones you can easily choke back, but the fat, heavy ones that can do nothing but run down your cheeks.
I'm already fabricating a writing prompt for my students to use with this book.
I'm already fabricating a writing prompt for my students to use with this book.
This is a sweet, simple book that is told from a mother's point of view as she speaks to her child. It begins when the mother is counting the baby's fingers and the mother tells the child all of the milestones that will occur in her lifetime. While I love the book, it is really for mothers and not so much for children or babies.
This story was a wonderful read and I am sure it will become a family favorite. It follows a mother as she expresses her hopes and dreams for what her daughter's life will entail. It is interesting - over the last year I have been working through reviewing all books illustrated by Peter H Reynolds, and this was an amazing read. The illustrations were wonderful; the lettering is part of the artwork with mixed pages of photos and text flowing across to the facing pages. The pallet was soft and ful...more
Reynolds simple, yet evocative illustrations once again pair with a timeless tale that will enchant readers. Similar to "Love You Forever", Alison McGhee's beautifully written tale chronicles the hopes of a parent for their child-hope for a life full of wonder and surprise. Someday would make a wonderful baby shower gift.
This book is sappy, indeed, but I think our cynical society undervalues the saccharine. I happened upon this in a bookstore when I was looking for a gift for a pregnant friend, and it is one I will definitely buy when I have children. Despite being a children's book, it does seem to be more for the mother.
1/5 30minute
mother know happiness gladness ache uneasiness truth
1: do you feel many feelings in the same time like her?
no, but someday i'm father then i will know it along self‐knowledge.
2: after read this book, i was full of mother's love. do you feel mother's love?
i have no idea.
mother know happiness gladness ache uneasiness truth
1: do you feel many feelings in the same time like her?
no, but someday i'm father then i will know it along self‐knowledge.
2: after read this book, i was full of mother's love. do you feel mother's love?
i have no idea.
What a beautiful book. I love the simple yet sweet illustrations, but I love the message of the book even more. What a lovely book to sum up a mother's love, hope, & dreams for her daughter. I enjoy reading this at bedtime to my 2 month old daughter and anticipating loving it even more as she gets older.
This book encompasses every wish that a mother has for her child. It's a perfect reminder to cherish every single moment because it truly flies by too quickly. The illustrations are gorgeous. It would make a great gift for any new mom or for a mom to give to her daughter one day!
I wish this book was around when I was a child. I love reading this to all my girls. Everything written in this book with the illustrations are so true. Our children grow up way too fast! I recommend reading this to your children & owning it so that they can pass it on to their kids.
Aw, jeeze. I mean, it's all true. But some days you just don't want a sweetly illustrated childrens book to point out how your daughter will eventually leave you for her own life and then you will die. I liked the Huffington Post's
Don't Carpe Diem
article much better.
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Alison McGhee is the award-winning author of picture books, poems, and novels for all ages, including the young adult novel ALL RIVERS FLOW TO THE SEA and the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller SOMEDAY, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Alison McGhee lives in Minnesota.
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