Baby Mine By: Margaret Mayo (1882-1951)
Baby Mine by Margaret Mayo is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated children's book that captures the essence of the special bond between a mother and her baby. This simple yet deeply touching story takes the reader on a journey of love, tenderness, and the importance of nurturing. The book follows the daily routines and moments shared between a mother and her little one. From waking up in the morning to playing, eating, and eventually drifting off to sleep, each page is filled with endearing illustrations that perfectly convey the emotions and connection between the mother and her baby. The prose is gentle, rhythmic, and easy to read aloud, making it an ideal choice for bedtime stories or quiet moments between parent and child. The lyrical language encourages a sense of calm and reassurance, providing a soothing atmosphere that mirrors the tender relationship depicted in the book. What truly sets Baby Mine apart are the captivating illustrations by Margaret Mayo. The soft color palette and delicate details create a visually stunning experience. Each page is filled with warmth and joy, capturing the little moments that make up a day in the life of a baby. Furthermore, the illustrations beautifully depict the diversity and inclusiveness of families, portraying different ethnic backgrounds and showcasing the universal love that exists between a parent and child, regardless of cultural or racial differences. Baby Mine is not only a delightful read for children but also a thoughtful gift for new parents. It serves as a reminder of the precious moments shared with their little ones and encourages them to cherish and celebrate the bond they have with their baby. This book is a true treasure, filled with love, tenderness, and the universal language of a mother's affection. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartfelt story that celebrates the unbreakable bond between a parent and child. Baby Mine is an enchanting tale that will surely leave both children and adults with a warm and fuzzy feeling in their hearts. First Page: BABY MINE By Margaret Mayo To my Helper and Husband CHAPTER I Even in college Alfred Hardy was a young man of fixed ideas and high ideals and proud of it. His friend, Jimmy Jinks, had few ideas and no ideals, and was glad of it, and before half of their first college term had passed, Jimmy had ridded himself of all such worries as making up his own mind or directing his own morals. Alfred did all these things so much better, argued Jimmy, furthermore, Alfred LIKED to do them Jimmy owed it to his friend to give him that pleasure. The fact that Jimmy was several years Alfred's senior and twice his size, in no way altered his opinion of Alfred's judgment, and through their entire college course they agreed as one man in all their discussions or rather in all Alfred's discussions. But it was not until the close of their senior year that Alfred favoured Jimmy with his views on matrimony. Sitting alone in a secluded corner of the campus waiting for Alfred to solve a problem in higher mathematics, Jimmy now recalled fragments of Alfred's last conversation. "No twelve dollar shoes and forty dollar hats for MY wife," his young friend had raged and he condemned to Jimmy the wicked extravagance of his own younger sisters. "The woman who gets me must be a home maker. I'll take her to the theatre occasionally, and now and then we'll have a few friends in for the evening; but the fireside must be her magnet, and I'll be right by her side each night with my books and my day's worries... Continue reading book >>

Baby Mine By: Margaret Mayo (1882-1951)

Baby Mine by Margaret Mayo is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated children's book that captures the essence of the special bond between a mother and her baby. This simple yet deeply touching story takes the reader on a journey of love, tenderness, and the importance of nurturing.

The book follows the daily routines and moments shared between a mother and her little one. From waking up in the morning to playing, eating, and eventually drifting off to sleep, each page is filled with endearing illustrations that perfectly convey the emotions and connection between the mother and her baby.

The prose is gentle, rhythmic, and easy to read aloud, making it an ideal choice for bedtime stories or quiet moments between parent and child. The lyrical language encourages a sense of calm and reassurance, providing a soothing atmosphere that mirrors the tender relationship depicted in the book.

What truly sets Baby Mine apart are the captivating illustrations by Margaret Mayo. The soft color palette and delicate details create a visually stunning experience. Each page is filled with warmth and joy, capturing the little moments that make up a day in the life of a baby.

Furthermore, the illustrations beautifully depict the diversity and inclusiveness of families, portraying different ethnic backgrounds and showcasing the universal love that exists between a parent and child, regardless of cultural or racial differences.

Baby Mine is not only a delightful read for children but also a thoughtful gift for new parents. It serves as a reminder of the precious moments shared with their little ones and encourages them to cherish and celebrate the bond they have with their baby.

This book is a true treasure, filled with love, tenderness, and the universal language of a mother's affection. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartfelt story that celebrates the unbreakable bond between a parent and child. Baby Mine is an enchanting tale that will surely leave both children and adults with a warm and fuzzy feeling in their hearts.

First Page:

BABY MINE

By Margaret Mayo

To my Helper and Husband

CHAPTER I

Even in college Alfred Hardy was a young man of fixed ideas and high ideals and proud of it.

His friend, Jimmy Jinks, had few ideas and no ideals, and was glad of it, and before half of their first college term had passed, Jimmy had ridded himself of all such worries as making up his own mind or directing his own morals. Alfred did all these things so much better, argued Jimmy, furthermore, Alfred LIKED to do them Jimmy owed it to his friend to give him that pleasure.

The fact that Jimmy was several years Alfred's senior and twice his size, in no way altered his opinion of Alfred's judgment, and through their entire college course they agreed as one man in all their discussions or rather in all Alfred's discussions.

But it was not until the close of their senior year that Alfred favoured Jimmy with his views on matrimony.

Sitting alone in a secluded corner of the campus waiting for Alfred to solve a problem in higher mathematics, Jimmy now recalled fragments of Alfred's last conversation.

"No twelve dollar shoes and forty dollar hats for MY wife," his young friend had raged and he condemned to Jimmy the wicked extravagance of his own younger sisters. "The woman who gets me must be a home maker. I'll take her to the theatre occasionally, and now and then we'll have a few friends in for the evening; but the fireside must be her magnet, and I'll be right by her side each night with my books and my day's worries... Continue reading book >>

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