Mothers and Daughters


The Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Charles Vess.

The author Neil Gaiman says "This is the kind of book that comes about when a friend phones you and says, "I'll be having a baby in a month. Would you write her a poem? A sort of prayer, maybe? We call her the Blueberry. . . .birth to a daughter? I wasn't going to let it be published, not ever. It was private, and written for one person..."

Some of you are daughters, or have daughters so take a minute to hear this lovely poem by Neil Gaiman. The illustrations are by Charles Vess and if like me you're a fan of Arthur Rackham, you'll also enjoy reading about the process of making his wonderful illustrations. I can't help but notice the similarity in style! Lovely!

Comments

Anonymous said…
that is fabulous - thank you for the post, it's really good
This is just lovely and I am sitting with my Daughter, which makes it extra special... Magical...
Thanks for sharing......Julie x
That was gorgeous...my girls are staying with their nanny at the moment...I can't wait to share this with them when they get home! Thanks Jessie.
Jess said…
Thanks Lizzie :)

Hi Julie, When I heard this I thought things like this seem to turn up when I most need them, it's as though the universe knows.

You're very welcome Christina!
Karen said…
This is such a sweet thing to share with a daughter. Thanks jessie I'll have to show it to mine :)

And I agree,thats so true about things turning up as if the universe knows?
x
Jess said…
You're welcome Karen :)

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