Beautiful book-beautiful message!
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My 18 month old daughter LOVES this book!  From the moment she received it on her first birthday, it has consistently been the one book we HAVE to read at bedtime.  She received a few more of Parr's books for Christmas and is already in love with them as well.  What a great author and artist with a simple but very important message.
4074032
I bought this book for my little foster brother when he was about 1 years old. Back then, he loved looking at the beautiful pictures-- it even helped him associate with the little kids in the book and learn to say words like "bubbles" and "bike".  He just turned 3 and still loves to read this book! It's a beautiful message about finding God in all things. It's one of his favorites. It was a great purchase and I recommend it to everyone!
1625187
In this day and age we need to start our children off early with an appreciation of self acceptance. This simple, yet lovely, story conveys this message in a way that young children can understand...and hopefully practice. The illustrations are just beautiful! This will be my new gift for baby showers, future grandchildren and the children of my children's friends for their own little ones. I'll admit, I may be a little partial to the story because it took me much too long to accept my own "curly, curly hair". Love this sweet book!
209510
What a beautiful story with a great message to live by. This is a book to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. The message is a great one, to learn from yesterday and see what you can improve today, to live each day to the fullest and without regret. The story and illustrations are beautifully done. Way to go Cindy!!
2741009
I love this book! The message is spot on and is one kids (& adults!) need to continue to hear. The illustrations are beautiful! I would highly recommend this book! Can't wait for the next book!!
239370
I saw this book in a store and thought it was so sweet.  I decided to  look on Amazon and found it.  It is a beautiful children's book and I look forward to reading and re-reading to my great grandchild!  It has such a wonderful positive message
3273715
Lovely illustrations with a great message. The Message of the Birds starts off with an owl telling the story of the Savior's birth. He tells of how the birds in the rafters loved listening to the sounds the baby Jesus made, which were about joy and good will. When the owl is asked why the birds no longer sing the song, the birds decide to share the message through out all the world. The message of peace they share brings people together. The book ends with the message of "Let there be peace. Peace on Earth!" The following page features the wrd PEACE, written in many differently languages. The illustrations are lovely, and compliment Westerlund's words beautifully. The simple message this book shares is a universal one about PEACE. This book would make a great addition to those looking to pick up a new Christmas book this holiday season.
279637
Beautiful book.  Artwork is exquisite  and the message even better!  I've already purchased 3 and plan many more for any and all new babies that enter my life...
4773145
This was a delightful book with messages for both children and adults.  There are multiple messages and the author does a fantastic job leaving it open to the reader to choose how to interpret her writing.  My son loves the book and asks for it frequently.  Every time he sees an "ugly" tree, he says, "Look mom!  It's Tiny Pine!"  This gives me opportunities to discuss authenticity, self love and confidence with him. The illustrations are beautiful.  Before I even read the book, I looked at the illustrations a few times.  It really speaks to me visually.
3788152
I love the illustrations and the message of this children's book. I am always looking to buy beautifully illustrated children's books. This book fit the bill on both the message and art . Thank you Kadir Nelson for writing and illustrating a book that everyone can enjoy!
2413653
This is a wonderful book! Great message for all ages! (Even adults!) The illustrations are very bold and colorful! Just an all around great book!
3197144
What a great message to your children!  My daughter loves this book and we have to read it several times a day!  The illustrations are beautiful and creative and there is something new to find each day!  I bought the book and started reading it when she was 10 months old.  Enjoy!
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"I Wish Tonight" is a beautifully written and illustrated book. The rhythmic verse is uplifting and inspirational with drawings depicting people of all races living together in harmony. And there is a great message... "We'll tell then that nothing can be bought or sold: In the land that I wish for no one will need gold..." -And my favorite- "...And let's make a great plan: that together we'll mend Anything that is broken, and carefully tend Everything in the world, keep it safe to the end... Soon, no one will know where the wastelands have been: The trees will grow tall and the deserts turn green, The air will blow clear and the rain will fall clean, And in shimmering streams silver fish will be seen"
Some (like my husband :)might think that it's too utopian and unreal...but I think that children ought to start out this way!! And hopefully never lose sight of our potential. How sad would it be for a four-year-old to see the world through cynical and jaded eyes? If you want a more grounded message with a storyline in the same spirit of open-minded acceptance, another great book is "Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon" (and you don't need to be vegetarian to appreciate it!!)
This book is an absolute treasure. I bought two copies of "I Wish Tonight". One for my son to look at now while he is still ripping books (he's only 16 months) and one to preserve for when he's older. It's that good!!
4832240
This artwork in this book is absolutely stunning, and the many sweet and loving and all-around inspiring messages throughout make this one of my very favorite book purchases for my baby girl!
3680444
Such a wonderful message for children.  Our family LOVES this book!
997039
This is a lovely book for young and for us adults too! A great message! Very inspirational, and a great teaching book! Very lovely illustrated! Learn how you can help save our oceans in about 20 minutes of reading! I recommend this book for all children, and all of us adults too!
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What a sweet book. The illustrations are lovely. The message is wonderful. I'm a first grade teacher, and also teach yoga for kids and I'm really looking forward to sharing this book with the children in my life! Well done Tamara!