Barb-A-Mel Books

'I Love Daddy Because...' is one of four books created & illustrated by Mom Barb Lawson-Miller. The Barb-A-Mel Books are vibrantly illustrated board books. Simply insert your own 4"x 6" photos or drawings and watch children smile with delight as they see themselves alongside the vibrantly illustrated Barb-A-Mel Bears and hear parents, grandparents and caregivers read positive, caring messages of love on every page. Created by Ms. Lawson-Miller for her daughter because her husband traveled a lot for work. She wanted her daughter to know how much her Daddy loved her even when he couldn't be there in person. The books are perfect for craft time too. Let your imagination sore. Have fun creating drawings for every page. The perfect keepsake! Barb-A-Mel Books are available at retailers in USA & Canada & online at www.ilovemommybecause.com ($1 from each book sold online goes to animal rescue) Available titles include: I Love Daddy Because... Grandma, Grandpa & Mommy.

Price: $15.95
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MY THOUGHTS:

As a mom-to-be, I think this is a fantastic idea. When I think about my life I remember strange things like getting to eat ice cream for dinner on rare occasion when my mom wanted us to really enjoy ourselves, or the time my dad would chase my sister and I around on the foor with a bear pupper on his hand. I wish I had photos to capture those happy memories, and would have loved to add them to a book like this. It's a great spin on a traditional "baby" book or a "create your own story" book. I would love to do this with our kids...who knows, maybe I will!