Jay, it was an honour working on this book for your daughter! From what I can see, it looks absolutely gorgeous. Honestly, I’m a bit lost for words right now because reading this post, seeing the book in its finished form, and recognizing the joy that this experience has brought (and I’m sure will continue to bring) you and your daughter show me the true magnitude of this situation and what it means to the both of you. I’m truly grateful for having had the opportunity to play a (small) role in the creation of this book. You doing this thing for your daughter — it’s one of the sweetest things I’ve come across in a long time. Indeed, it’s nothing short of remarkable. The world needs more fathers like you. I wish your daughter a lifetime of health and happiness ❤

P.S. this bit here made me teary-eyed:

“I get the feeling this will be a staple of story time for years to come — and after that, I hope she’ll always keep the book nearby, as a living testament to her father’s love for her, as shown in this two-year labor of love.”