The Crown on Your Head

I have always loved children's books...for as long as I can remember. People often gave me various special children's books for graduations, birthdays, and the little(big) moments. I can vividly remember the first time I received, Oh the Places you'll Go by Dr. Seuss from my sister. My grandparents gave me one about Lily and the Whales that our kids now read and love, and then there were the Beatrix Potter and A.A. Milne classics....along with others. 

Now, although I am only partially finished with two of my own children's books (I have yet to do anything with either of them other than save them on my desktop), I love reading to the girls. Lucky for me, they love being read to, and in Paisley's case, beginning to read on their own. Dave and I gave the girls Wherever you Are, by Nancy Tillman for their first Christmas together. I love her work: the beautiful writing is matched by the illustrations. Her newest book, The Crown on Your Head, strikes a cord with me. The message is an amazing metaphor for both the literal/physical crown and the uniqueness that each child brings into this world. I will let the words speak for themselves; it is only a glimpse, but you will get the idea....if you are looking to buy a copy, Amazon has it cheap!

http://wn.com/the_crown_on_your_head_by_nancy_tillman