Mama, If You Had a Wish

This wonderful book may be simple and predictable, but it gives children the essential message that you love them no matter what. I own this book and am buying another for a nephew. It has a special place in my heart as a remember reading it at bedtime snuggled up with my children when they were toddlers. Yes, we all should know that we are loved no matter what, but it never hurts to hear it again. And again. And again.

This simple book conveys a mother's loving wish for her toddler bunny's self-acceptance. This bunny worries about being imperfect - maybe like some moms reading this? Great soothing message for kids and parents! I use this book to counsel parents-to-be that helping your child [or yourself] have good self-esteem [even if they're adopted or conceived via DI, the topic of my book] doesn't have to be that complicated. Great for single moms too!

Little Bunny asks his Mama what her wish would be if she could change one thing about her child. Throughout the book Little Bunny asks his mother if she would change the faults he possess. Each time Mama tells her little child she would wish to change him. At the end of the book Little Bunny learns that the people who protect and care for him, love him just as he is.This book provides a good learning experience for a child. The readers are taught that the people who love them only see the good inside them. They are perfect as they are, and their loved ones would never wish to change them. The book provides a happy tale with bright pictures and a warm ending.