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When You Look at Me: A mother's lessons, love, and reflections (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
General Juvenile FictionPoetry
Publisher: Little Legacy Publishing
Published: Jun 1 2026
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When You Look at Me is a tender, contemplative journey into the quiet moments that shape a child's sense of self. Through gentle, poetic narration, Crystal Rene' Patton captures the sacred exchange that happens when a mother truly sees her child-not just the surface of who they are, but the unfolding story of who they are becoming. Each line invites readers into a space where love is patient, presence is intentional, and the gaze between parent and child becomes its own language of affirmation.
Set against soft, watercolor-inspired imagery, the book moves through scenes of reflection, wonder, and connection. A mother speaks life into her child, naming the gifts she recognizes and honoring the light she hopes they will carry into the world. Yet woven through her words is another revelation: that parenthood is not a one-directional act of teaching, but a shared experience of discovery. As she looks at her child, she is reminded of her own resilience, her own dreams, and the grace that has shaped her journey.
More than a poem, When You Look at Me is a meditation on identity, belonging, and the transformative power of being seen with love. It celebrates the everyday holiness of raising a child-the questions, the laughter, the quiet nighttime conversations that linger long after the lights go out. Families will find comfort in its warmth, educators will appreciate its emotional depth, and children will feel the reassurance of a story that reflects their worth back to them.
This keepsake-quality book is perfect for bedtime reading, gift-giving, and moments when a child needs to be reminded of how deeply they matter. It is an invitation to slow down, look closely, and recognize the beauty that grows in the spaces between us.
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