This Day I Hold Dear
Introducing This Day I Hold Dear, a heartwarming children's book that will capture the essence of treasuring every moment spent with your little ones. In this delightful, rhyming book, author Ellissa Schwartz invites readers on a journey of love, joy and the passage of time, where picnics in meadows with beloved animals, starlit stargazing sessions and nightly tuck-ins become cherished memories to be treasured forever.
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This Day I Hold Dear is the Gold Recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards and has been named among the best in family-friendly products.
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Ellissa Schwartz is a mother, physician associate and award-winning author who created This Day I Hold Dear to express to children, at a young age, “you are loved from your head to the tip of your toe” through a love letter that transcends time and seasons. Her mission is to remind us to cherish the finite time we have with our children and let them know our love for them is infinite.
About Ellissa Schwartz
Book Reviews & Awards
Booklife Review
“A” Rating in all 5 categories
“Schwartz’s playful, wholesome debut picture book is a rhyming bedtime love letter to children and childhood as a fleeting, blissful state of being.”
“Schwartz’s illustrated poem speaks to the parental urge to preserve childhood, its innocence, laughter, and joy, while still appreciating the present, including endings. ...Schwartz’s final words reach the heart of readers of all ages: “Whatever you dream, I want you to know you are loved from your head to the tip of your toe.”
Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review Award
“This Day I Hold Dear by Ellissa Schwartz offers a tender affirmation of the unconditional nature of a parent’s love for a child and a timely reminder to parents to treasure every moment of the here and now because those beloved children do not stay children for long.”
“In a world of uncertainty, confusion, and rapid change, Ellissa Schwartz has created an essential oasis of words which, when paired with Sophia Riley’s beguiling and sensitively rendered illustrations, is sure to help build precious memories to be shared and passed down for generations to come.”
2024 Readers' Favorite
Gold Medal Winner
Children - General genre
Author Events
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