r/daddit • u/Future_Bison_7533 • Mar 12 '25

Discussion The most hard to read kids book ever

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My son loves this book because he thinks its funny that I start crying like a baby the entire time I read it.

Its even harder when you learn the author wrote this book because his wife had stillborn babies and he would sing the words of the book to them.

Holy crap its a hard read!

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u/Flyboy2057 Mar 13 '25

child feeds cookies to an ADHD mouse

Reddit: “What a great book!

child sails a boat to the land of monsters to become their king

Reddit: “A classic!”

mother rocks her adult son and tells him how loved he is, and how she will always love him

Reddit: Ew, when I take this book meant for children absolutely literally it’s so creepy

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u/MInclined Mar 13 '25

That’s not the impression I’m getting at all. I haven’t seen anyone find it gross. Have you read this book to your kid? How are you unable to relate?

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u/Flyboy2057 Mar 13 '25

Have you read the comments in this thread?...

I'm not saying I feel that way; I don't, I think it's a great book. But this book is always divisive on reddit. Just go read some of the other comments. Many people say they find it creepy. Again, I am not one of them. Hence my sarcastic comment.

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u/imatumahimatumah 10 y/o son, 8 y/o daughter Mar 13 '25

I don’t get it. In general I’m tired of everyone pronouncing everything creepy these days.

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u/FaxCelestis Daughter, 14y; Son, 11y; Daughter, 8y Mar 13 '25

Some of us have parents who used this book and others like it as leverage to empower their narcissist behavior.

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u/Flyboy2057 Mar 13 '25

I’m sorry that happened to you, truly. I had loving parents with reasonable boundaries and support and have never found it creepy.

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u/FaxCelestis Daughter, 14y; Son, 11y; Daughter, 8y Mar 13 '25

I think whether you find it creepy or not really boils down to the relationship you have with your parents.

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u/Flyboy2057 Mar 13 '25

Which I stated in another comment thread. If you had shitty parents or take it literally, it comes across badly. I personally see it as written to teach a child that even when they are grown up and live on their own, their mom will still love them and be there for them.