World So Wide by Alison McGhee – Kid’s Book Review

What I Loved:

I loved this story so much. It was filled with the love new parents feel for their child and it made my heart swell with love for my own children.

How I Felt:

The Illustrations: What a beautifully illustrated book! Kate Alizadeh turned each page into a piece of art. My daughter and I enjoyed looking at all the colorful details throughout World So Wide.

The Story: This book takes the reader through the addition of a new child to a family. Starting with a newborn, the pages take us through the growth of the infant into a child, the child into a teen, the teen into a man, and the addition of a child to his own family.

Overall, World So Wide was a beautiful book with lovely illustrations and a heartwarming reminder of the love of family.

To Read or Not To Read:

I would recommend World So Wide for a couple that is starting a family. This book could be a gift at a shower, that they then read to their child all the way through elementary school. It’s also a good book for any child as it’s a wonderful message of love and family.

Where to Find This Book:

World So Wide by Alison McGhee publishes on March 1, 2020 and is available at these sites.

Amazon | Amazon Kindle | Goodreads

A celebration of a child’s wonder-filled first experiences, and the love between parents and child, from a Pulitzer Prize–nominated, New York Times bestselling author and a talented illustrator.

Somewhere in the world
the world so far
the world so wide
someone is the youngest person alive.

What will be the first sights they see?
Sun and moon and sky…
the love in someone’s eye?

From the magic of a baby’s first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable moments—or dreams of a time when their children will see their own little ones smile at them for the first time.

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