Books for the Girls: You Are the Best Medicine
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Those who know me know I love books, especially kids’ books, and I enjoy telling people about my favorites. I plan to occasionally share about books that are relevant For the Girls.
You Are the Best Medicine
Written by Julie Aigner Clark
Illustrated by Jana Christy
2010
This book, with its blurred pastel colors, celebrates the relationship between a mom with cancer and her very young daughter. The mom gently lets the girl know what they will likely be experiencing in the near future, while comparing it to their shared experiences of the not-so-distant past.
The world that the reader sees contains just the two of them, with the exception of three guests at a birthday party. This could be attributed to the limited scope of the little girl’s world, which mostly revolves around her and her mom. It could also be seen as the mom saying “This topic is so important that I want you to look straight into my eyes and listen to what I’m saying so you will remember it always.”
Even though the mom admits she will be sad and scared and sick, remembering their shared good times in the past and anticipating similar experiences together in the future gives her hope. It is a comfy, cozy sphere that the two of them inhabit, overflowing with love.
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Look for this book at your local library or independent bookstore. Blog For the Girls does not receive a commission or payment for reviewing this book.
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