As you may remember reading in previous posts, Mckenna LOVES books! She loves "reading" them and being read to, carefully choosing the books to read from her bookcase, sitting in her little Mckenna-sized easy chair with them, turning pages, touching the pictures, etc. Maybe we have a bookworm on our hands, who knows? :)So, a natural gift for Mckenna is a new book - it's something you know she'll love. For Valentine's Day, Matt and I gave her a new book called "Bear of My Heart" - written by Joanne Ryder, illustrated by Margie Moore. It is a simple little childrens book; short and sweet, with beautiful illustrations (a cute baby bear with its mom or dad together in different nature scenes on each page) and an even more special and touching message. Mckenna has only had this book for a few days now, but we have read it several times. It is so awesome to cuddle with her and read it to her and watch her, mesmerized by the sweet story and lovely images. So, if you have a young child that likes books, I recommend Bear of My Heart - it is a loving winner, sure to be a favorite. Here are the sweet and touching words, which I will admit, have choked me up a few times since we've gotten it. (Call me cheesy if you will, but I just love her so much - I can't help it!) Enjoy.
There are so many bears in the world, dear,
but there's no other one that will do.
You are the bear of my heart, dear,
and I am the one who loves you.
I have so many stories to tell you.
I know wonderful places to see.
And because we can see them together,
they'll be nicer for you and for me.
Let's race in the sun and be happy.
Let's splash in the stream and drip dry.
Let's roll down a hill and be silly.
Let's lie and watch clouds drifting by.
Let's sit nose to nose and share secrets.
Let's wish on a star, eyes shut tight.
Let's whisper our dreams in the darkness.
Let's snuggle together at night.
If you need me, I'll be there beside you.
If you're lonely, I'll hug you awhile.
If you're lost, I will be there to guide you.
If you're sad, I won't quit till you smile.
Paw in paw, we will greet every morning.
Paw in paw, we will meet every day.
You are the bear of my heart, dear,
and nothing can take that away.
No matter how big you may grow, dear,
or whether we're near or apart.
I will love you forever and ever,
for YOU are the bear of my heart.
*Isn't that beautiful? I think so... :)
