Ever find a children's book where the illustrations are so gorgeous and vivid they take your breathe away? Ever find a children's storybook character that reminds you so much of your own child that your heart melts into a million puddles of love every time you read it?
For me, it's the "Sam" series written by Amy Hest and illustrated by the wonderful Anita Jeram. The bear son, Sam, is terribly cute and cuddly. And he captures every bit of sweetness and innocence that I adore about my son, Nol. My favorite book is You Can Do It, Sam. Here's the image from the book that makes me pull Nol into a tight hug:
It's of Sam and his mom sharing a treat, all cozy and snug on a winter's morning. Sam is telling his mom a story about a brave boy, also named "Sam." I swear, I'm getting misty just writing about it.
