I just finished reading "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas. It was a precious book. Having raised three sons, I found that time with a parent was pure gold to each of them. The story is simple, but the simplicity is the beauty of it. I heard it said that love is spelled t-i-m-e. Even though it is definitely a children's book, I think the things the daddy and his little girl do are examples that could spark ideas of easy and fun moments to share with children whether they are a girl or boy. Activities with our sweet little children do not have to cost a thing. I thought that was a great aspect of "My Little Girl". Sometimes we get caught up in the hype that kids really want a lot of stuff when they really would treasure undivided time with their mom or dad.
The illustrations by Julia Denos are colorful and whimsical. The animals are well done and I loved the wardrobe choices for the little girl. She truly looked like she picked out her own clothes. The rural setting was enjoyable and lended itself to more lovely illustrations. Even though it has been many years since I was a little girl, it made me miss my daddy. This book will find a place on my shelf for my granddaughters and their dads to share.
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