I was buying a book online for the library the other day (from my own wallet) when an offer came up to purchase another hardback picture book for just five dollars.
Why not? I added it to the cart, fully intending on donating it to the library, too, after looking it over.
Then it arrived in the mail, and I choked up as I truly looked at the title, and read the brightly illustrated pages.
I could hear my grandfather saying those exact words to me--"Go get 'em, tiger!" That was the nickname he gave me, for reasons unknown. As an adult, I have a hard time relating to the moniker, but as a child I must have delighted in the stuffed animals and figurines I received.
And the book? Full of encouragement, recognizing the ebbs and flows of accomplishments and energy, with reminders to rest and play and pursue your dreams. A great message for anyone at any age--including someone starting their fifty-eighth trip around the sun.
It's Monday, and I'm feeling inspired by a picture book! I'll keep this one on my shelf at home and look for a vendor copy for the library. Have you ever bought a book as a gift but then decided to keep it for yourself?
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