Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day Paperback – August 29, 2014

“Little Things Long Remembered”, 2014 Paperback Edition does not do justice to the original 1993 Hardback Edition. I give the content 5 stars, and the formatting a 2, and am giving it only 3 stars, making it simply average.I purchased a 1993 hardcopy of “Little Things Long Remembered”, many years ago, and it is a beautifully put together book. The jacket on the book is inviting, beckoning to be picked up and paged through. It is a delightful read, and creatively put together. The pages contain a design at the top of almost every page, and there are adorable sketches throughout. The 2014 Paperback Edition is mundane in comparison.I purchased four copies of the 2014 book in paperback (there is no 2014 edition in hardback), to give as baby shower gifts, but I now regret my decision to purchase them. At the baby showers held her in the Midwest, each gift is passed around for viewing. At a shower this weekend, the 2014 book was basically lost in the shuffle, and will probably be placed upon a shelf. Had I purchased the 1993 Hardback, it would have been looked at, discussed, and the new parents would probably put it on the coffee table in their living room, to look at, enjoy, and glean ideas from. I sadly fear, that since the 2014 paperback is so ordinary in appearance, that it will easily be cast aside, instead of being utilized and read with anticipation. I understand it is cheaper to bind and sell paperback books, but I really think doing so with “Little Things Long Remembered”, was an injustice to Susan Newman, the author, and to all of the parents who might otherwise have benefited from reading the book.The reason I did not search diligently to purchase four copies of the 1993 hardcopy book, is because the 2014 edition is geared for the more modern life. I think it was a mistake to purchase the 2013 copies. If I could trade in my remaining three 2014 editions for three 1993, I would gladly give those as gifts instead. I strongly recommend the book be re-published as a hardback.

I recieved this book when my first child was born. Absolutely loved it. It was a hardcover. Now the new edition is a soft cover. I like the book so much I found another hard cover so both my kids will have a copy when they are adults. I bought this book to give to a friend who is having a baby shower. I like to tie the book to a finished crochet baby blanket. This book is the first paperback that I have purchased. I was disappointed because the last page was bent and completely folded in the back. The front corner of the book looked like it had something on it. I know this is being picky but it looked like a used book and I bought it brand new. It is a gift for someone and it should be in perfect condition. I am sending it back and have ordered a replacement. Hope it gets here in time for the baby shower.

This is a wonderful book as are all of Susan Newman's books. I am so glad that I came across them onAmazon and ordered them. I only wish I had had these books to use when my children were little about 45yrs. ago. After I finished reading this one, I hated to give it up, but I did send it to my daughter who lives inAlaska with her two daughters, age 2 and 3. I have no doubt that she will enjoy this book and use some ofthe suggestions written within the book. She is a teacher up there in a small remote Eskimo village, and hastaught school up there for about 14 yrs. I thought this book would be a wonderful gift to send her, so I didjust that. You just don't come across books like this while living in the Arctic Circle.Thanks so much, Susan Newman.Dee Dee Hardaway

I think there should be some sort of qualification on this book that it is geared for parents who both work full time outside the home and spend most of their day away from their children. The book is written to help these "busy parents" [what parent isn't busy?! LOL!] fit "quality time" in for their children - and it is broken down into 5 minute or less things to do, half hour things, weekend things etc.I think this book would be really helpful to parents who didn't have much time to spend with their children. But, for a stay at home parent or a homeschooling parent, it is essentially useless in my opinion.Most of the things that would be appropriate for a full time parent are things that a stay at home parent is probably already doing [common sense stuff]. The rest is not geared for those who stay home with their children. [for example, the tip to "write a letter to your child's teacher on the first day of school and let them know you want to be involved even though you are a working parent".]So, personally, as a stay at home mother, I was dissappointed. I feel like I spent money on a book full of stuff that either doesn't apply to our situation or is stuff that I already DO intuitively with my children.

Impossible to do everything mentioned but if you accomplish 10% of the ideas you'll be doing good. Use for ideas

Someone gave this to me when my children were born and I loved it. When my friend had her second I remembered this book and was happy to find it on Amazon. Gave it to her as a gift and she also loved it.

This book is organized in time slots. Do you have 5 minutes -- here are ways you can make your child feel special. 30 minutes? Here are some different ways. And so forth. Some ideas you will probably have already come up with on your own -- or read elsewhere -- but many were innovative.

This book is such a wonderful reminder that little things are truly long remembered! It brought back many memories and reminded me to make sure to always create good memories.