Why we’re excited
A child and a grown-up spend a day together playing, drawing and dancing, and the adult keeps adding small notes of encouragement along the way. The message is simple: you are loved already, before you achieve anything.
Streisand has written a memoir, My Name Is Barbra, but this is her first picture book. It is meant for reading aloud, and grandparents and parents of preschoolers are the obvious audience. Fans of the singer may want a copy too.
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What to know about And by the Way
Barbra Streisand is new to The Bookish Elf: none of their books has a review here yet.
From the publisher
In her very first picture book, iconic singer, actress, director, producer, and devoted mother and grandmother Barbra Streisand celebrates the uplifting impact we have on the children we love.
Reach for the moon with your big ideas.
And by the way . . . in my heart, you’re already a shining star.
Follow a sweet child and caregiver on a dazzling day as they play, splash, dance, draw, and contemplate life's most important truths in this warmhearted, loving picture book from the legendary Barbra Streisand. And By the Way… explores what it means to encourage kindness, confidence, and self-expression through daily moments of connection. Tender and honest, this book honors children’s everyday wonders and the unconditional love that surrounds them.
Featuring whimsical illustrations and a supportive message, And By the Way… is a heartwarming story for parents, grandparents, and all caregivers to share with children—the perfect reminder for readers young and old to stay curious, ask questions, and, most important, know that they are loved,
Description supplied by the publisher.
We haven’t read And by the Way yet. When our review goes up, it will replace this page.
