A Mother's Journal: A Book of Days

by Museum of Fine Arts and Museum Of Fine Arts Boston

Book Overview

From the treasury of masterpieces in Boston's Museum of Fine Art comes this book of days. It celebrates motherhood and childhood in art: from Renoir and Sargent paintings to Mary Cassatts and the drawings of Jessie Wilcox Smith. Literary quotes complement the collection.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821218867
• ISBN13: 9780821218860
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.3" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up

Customer Reviews

Perfect for new moms

When my son was first born, the hospital advised us to record all of the diaper changes and feedings (the best advice since I could barely remember if I had brushed my teeth!) At first I tried to make do with a pad and pen but it was just so uninspiring. Then, I recieved this as a gift and was so grateful to have a pretty place to record all of his daily activities. I really enjoyed seeing something pretty for those few moments and the inspirational quotes are really interesting. I just wish it was easier to find! I think this is no longer in print and it's such a shame! My mom was a little surprised that I would use such a beautiful journal for recording pee and poop but honestly, what else do you have time for with a newborn?

Best Mother's Journal I've found

My sister, who also wrote a review, gave me this journal during my pregnancy with my first son. I have been searching for another one like it for my second son. I haven't found ANYTHING comparable. I like that it's a not a "yearly" calendar with printed dates. You write in your own dates, I was also able to use it into the second year. There's plenty of space to jot your thoughts down and/or your child's accomplishments, yet is intimate enough to not be intimidating or overwhelming like most of the other journals. I highly recommend this journal.

A Treasure for Mother and Child

I received this for my first mother's day and have delighted in sharing it with family and friends who also journal in it with me. It is a lovely, lovely keepsake and I am desperate to find another one like it for my daughter's next year. So far, NONE compare.

A wonderful gift for new mothers

I received this book as a baby shower gift after the birth of my second child. It is a beautiful book with famous paintings and quips by various authors that also serves as a diary. I preferred this over the more traditional baby books as it gave me an opportunity to write down my thoughts about my son in a non-standard format. I have since given it to several other new mothers as a way to celebrate the birth of their babies. I highly recommend it!