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Someday

(2007, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Alison McGhee, Illustrated by Peter Reynolds)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Soft, sentimental message speaks more to moms.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Someday

Parents need to know that this is written more for mothers or grandmothers than young children. Kids won't understand the sentimental nature of the story just yet, but probably will enjoy a caregiver's heartfelt reading.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how babies grow up and become independent children, then adults. What kinds of things can you do when you are 5 or 6 that you could not do when you were younger? When will you be able to ride your bike by yourself, walk in the woods, climb a tree or run so fast your "heart feels on fire"? Can you imagine a time when you might leave home and have a house and family of your own? What do you think that will be like? This might also be a great time for a parent or grandparent to share stories of their growing up with the young child.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    i love how she writes

    goood

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I loved it!!

    I was in the store with my husband and two young kids, when i walked by the books and this one caught my eye. I started reading it to my three month old daughter and towards the end i began to cry. It was a good cry. This book made me think of myself and how i think about my children's futures in the same way. It was very touching and moving and i would definitely recommend it to any mother and her children.

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