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I Love You the Purplest

by Barbara Joosse

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ISBN13: 9780811807180
ISBN10: 0811807185
Condition: Standard
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Early in the evening two young brothers and their mama finish supper in the sturdy red cabin and set out to fish. While digging for worms, rowing the boat and pulling in fish, each brother asks his mama which one is the best at each task and, as they are being tucked into bed, which one she loves the best.

Barbara Joosse's heartwarming text is beautifully complimented by Mary Whyte's engaging watercolor illustrations. Readers will delight in the tender message that every child holds a special place in a parent's heart.

Awards and honors for I Love You the Purplest:

American Bookseller, Pick of the Lists

Child Magazine, Best Books of 1996

Jr. Library Guild selection

Parents, Best Books of the Year 1996 Council for Wisconsin Writers - Archer/Eckblad Award

Synopsis:

Two boys discover that their mother loves them equally but in different ways.

Synopsis:

Early in the evening two young brothers and their mama finish supper in the sturdy red cabin and set out to fish. While digging for worms, rowing the boat and pulling in fish, each brother asks his mama which one is the best at each task and, as they are being tucked into bed, which one she loves the best.

Barbara Joosse's heartwarming text is beautifully complimented by Mary Whyte's engaging watercolor illustrations. Readers will delight in the tender message that every child holds a special place in a parent's heart.

Synopsis:

A wise and loving mother reassures two brothers that each has a special place in her heart. From the bestselling author of "Mama, Do You Love Me?" Full color.

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djkraz123, September 19, 2006 (view all comments by djkraz123)
I read this book several years ago and was very touched by it. Now, many years later I have two young boys of my own. This book has been a wonderful book to read to my boys to let them know how much mommy loves them both!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780811807180
ill.:
Whyte, Mary
Author:
Lavallee, Barbara
Illustrator:
Whyte, Mary
Author:
Joosse, Barbara M.
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Location:
San Francisco, Calif :
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Mothers and sons
Subject:
Fishing
Subject:
Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings
Subject:
Brothers and sisters
Subject:
Family - Parents
Subject:
Brothers
Subject:
Fishing -- Fiction.
Subject:
Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings
Series Volume:
bk. 5
Publication Date:
September 1996
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
24
Dimensions:
1010x1014x43 103
Age Level:
03-08

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