The Birthday Portrait

This book left me with such a warm feeling in my heart. I recommend it for young and old alike. Kate is a young girl that has gone through so much so early in her life that she tries to think as an adult. Her late mother has left a legacy that will live on forever through Kate. It is inspirational a......more

A heartwarming story Set in contemporary times this book portrays the experiences of an artistic young girl grieving the loss of her mother, dealing with school bullies, embracing the reality of poverty in the world and her country neighborhood, and learning of miraculous and unexplainable realities......more

Great Read! This book was so well written! It is has all the elements of a good book but more. It is heartwarming, and sweet, and sad, and joyful. It reminds you of what it was like to grow up in the 80's and 90's in a small town and in a close knit family. It reminds you of what it's like to have an......more

Loved the way she told the story in first person. I loved the way she told word pictures with her descriptions. I love the way she described the events & thoughts from a child’s mind but from a mature point of view. I truly enjoyed reading this book. This was the first book I have read but it won’t......more

Unusual but real I could have been this little girl. I loved the way the author brought out the significance of birds, flowers, and family and friends. We get so wrapped up in stuff that we overlook what really makes our life on earth special Let’s take more time and look for the beauty all around th......more