As a mom and her little boy go on a walk, he asks her about when he was a baby, and they talk about the ways she took care of him and the things he can do for himself now (the pictures often undercut the text in a humorous way: for example, the boy picks out his own clothes - and what an outfit!). Despite his growing independence, she reassures him, "I am your mom, and that will never change. Even when you're big, I'll be there."

If you're too creeped out or saddened by Love You Forever, read this instead! ( )