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"Every little girl should be issued a copy of Blueberry Girl on the day that she's born.... The book's elegant watercolour illustrations are by master fantasy artist Charles Vess, whose traditional style of fairy tale art casts as much of a spell as the words they illuminate." -- UberSciFiGeek
"My inclination is to copy the whole text so you too will know the charm and beauty of this book! Neil Gaiman's love for a friend and her unborn daughter are evident in each choice word, making it a new favorite for me to share with the baby girls, young women and 'old' friends in my life. The poetic verses that celebrate her path through life have a rhythm to match the world that surrounds her and the paths she will choose. The brilliant watercolor, sun-dappled paintings bring to full bloom the words so lovingly shared." -- The Brandon Sun
"My inclination is to copy the whole text so you too will know the charm and beauty of this book! Neil Gaiman's love for a friend and her unborn daughter are evident in each choice word, making it a new favorite for me to share with the baby girls, young women and 'old' friends in my life. The poetic verses that celebrate her path through life have a rhythm to match the world that surrounds her and the paths she will choose. The brilliant watercolor, sun-dappled paintings bring to full bloom the words so lovingly shared." -- The Brandon Sun
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This is a prayer for a blueberry girl . . .
A much-loved baby grows into a young woman: brave, adventurous, and lucky. Exploring, traveling, bathed in sunshine, surrounded by the wonders of the world. What every new parent or parent-to-be dreams of for her child, what every girl dreams of for herself.
Let me go places that we've never been, trust and delight in her youth.
Nationally bestselling author Neil Gaiman wrote Blueberry Girl for a friend who was about to become the mother of a little girl. Here, he and beloved illustrator Charles Vess turn this deeply personal wish for a new daughter into a book that celebrates the glory of growing up: a perfect gift for girls embarking on all the journeys of life, for their parents, and for everyone who loves them.
Give her all these and a little bit more, gifts for a blueberry girl.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully beautiful story,
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This review is from: Blueberry Girl (Hardcover)
I learned about this book in a children's literature class and fell in love with it. It is wonderfully written and has beautiful illustrations. I have bought it for all of my nieces as well as my daughter. "Blueberry Girl" will now be my go to present for all little girls. I would recommend this book highly!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unique and special!,
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This review is from: Blueberry Girl (Hardcover)
This is a wonderfully unique children's book which I suppose is intended for the parents' enjoyment. Simple and straightforward poetry with metaphors and subtleties that simply speaks to the soul. I really enjoyed reading it. And the illustration highlights it even more. I bought a second copy and gave it to my bestfriend. Really cool!
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4.5 out of 5 stars (50 customer reviews) 119 of 127 people found the following review helpful
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A song for a baby,
By Mariana Chaffee "always reading" - Published on Amazon.com
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Ladies of Anapest, Ladies of IambLightly your feet skip along Here is a lilt for a Blueberry Girl, A wish written into a song. Oh, we all wish our babes to be Both good and kind, to have Courage and honor and joy. We wish all these things for Our Blueberry Girls, And we wish just as much for each Boy. I've purchased this book For my Blueberry Girls, Now grown into Ladies of note. Glorious women, Well set on their paths, They fill both my dreams and my hopes. Oh Ladies of Doggerel, Ladies of Rhyme, Of Metaphor, Image and Trope, Here is a song for a Blueberry Girl, But I'm Nearing the End Of My Rope. Ladies, you whisper, you sing, and you chant, You haunt me awake or a-dream. Ladies, dear ladies you're driving me mad: Get out of my head or I'll SCREAM! 47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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A Gift for My Daughter,
By Everett A. Warren - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Blueberry Girl (Hardcover)
I am reluctant to give this book up.It's Neil Gaiman, and that means words: good words. It's Charles Vess, and that means art: beautiful art. It's also for girls and women and probably other feminine creatures, and I don't qualify for any of those titles. However, my daughter... now, for my daughter, this is the perfect gift. Its inspiration and encouragement will be there for her, give her something to look through and keep in mind when I'm not right there to say all the sorts of inspirational and encouraging things a father can say to his daughter. Maybe, when she reads it, she will smile and think kindly of all the times I've said something similar, and maybe, just maybe, she won't roll her eyes like she would when I say those things... She's nearly a teenager now, and the only problem I really see with this book is that it wasn't around a decade or so ago so I could read it to her over and over through the years... 39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
simply lovely,
By Jennifer Newport - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Blueberry Girl (Hardcover)
The lilt of the rhyme, the excellence of the message for girls and future women, the gentle, beautiful illustrations...these are the reasons that I'll be buying this book for many new moms and young girls. This simple, short poem/story uses good sense, good balance, and good vocabulary. I'm not much of a book reviewer, but, as they say, I know what I like. This goes into the same category as "Oh, The Places You'll Go" as a go-to book as a gift, with a special emphasis on girls. It was clearly written and illustrated by people with a loving respect for the women in their lives. I didn't look at how much of the book is available in preview, but even if the whole book is there, it's still one that I'm glad I have in hardcover...it will be shared, and shared, and shared.
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