My oldest son now eleven received "Jamberry" as a gift ten years
ago - December 1990. This was his favorite book until a year ago
when he found "Harry Potter". "Jamberry" is also a favorite for his
five-year-old brother. The illustrations are amazing and the words
are wonderful. I buy this book for baby showers, birthday parties,
Christmas presents or just about any other time throughout the
year.
Recently a three-year-old neighbor boy who has Down's syndrome was
in the hospital after an accident. I asked my five-year-old what he
thought would cheer up this boy. He immediately went to his book
shelf and pulled his tattered and torn "Jamberrry" from it and
offered to send the boy his treasured book. I explained to him that
this book was in too rough of shape to give as a gift. However, my
son insisted upon giving it as a get well gift. I was shocked but
proud that he was willing to give up this prized possesion. He
explained to me that the little boy would absolutely love his
"Jamberry" and he no longer needed it as he recited back to me -
One berry, Two berry, Pick me a blueberry......Mountains and
fountains/ Rain down on me/ Burried in berries/ What a jam
jamboree!
Good things leave a lasting impression.