Karen Kingsbury – Let Me Hold You Longer

Karen Kingsbury’s Let Me Hold You Longer was the first children’s book released by the bestselling writer.

This story had a publication date of August 25, 2004 and was illustrated by Mary Collier.

Let Me Hold You Longer book description

With lighthearted illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury encourages parents to savor not only their children’s “firsts” — like first steps and first words — but the “lasts” as well.

With the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at bats in Little League amidst the whirlwind of life.

Adapted from a poem in Rejoice, mothers and grandmothers everywhere will identify with the tenderhearted reflections in Let Me Hold You Longer.