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Rating: 
Summary: It's okay but ...
Review: ...I didn't love it.
This was given to us as a gift and while it is charming and the artwork is lovely, this missed the mark for me.
I felt like the main focus of this book was Kinkade's artwork. The space given for pictures of the baby, notes, keepsakes, etc., is miniscule. For example, baby's hospital bracelet, mom's hospital bracelet, newspaper announcement and birth announcement are all supposed to fit on one page that's roughly 8.5x11. There are 26 pages with Kinkade's artwork (most featuring cottages- while pretty and quaint they have nothing to do with a new baby) and even more pages with poetry and prose (all having to do with a baby- there's just too much).
There is so much going on in this book- artwork, silhouettes of children, poetry and Bible verses that there just isn't enough space to focus on your new baby. I also thought it seemed a bit disjointed and jumbled in its design and layout.
Incidentally, I would think twice if you're purchasing this book for a baby boy- the color scheme has a tendency to be a bit girly. In fairness though, there is nothing overtly girl about it.
This book is just okay. If you're a huge fan of Thomas Kinkade, you'll probably love it. It does have everything you would expect in a baby book. I would prefer something more simplistic with more space for pictures, keepsakes and thoughts on my new baby.
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Summary: Beautiful and Moving
Review: After looking at several baby books at the store, the was my favorite! Each page is beautifully designed, and the poems and scriptures are very touching. Thomas Kinkade's artwork is stunning, as always.If you're looking for a sweet baby book, this is it!
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