Synopses & Reviews
Since its publication in 2001, You Are My I Love You has sold half a million copies worldwide and given voice to the unique love parents feel for their children. Now the creators of this modern classic reunite to honor the special bond between grandparent and grandchild, the one of passing along tradition, joyful spoiling, nurturing imagination, and pure adoration. Whether it?s the sharing of stories or romping horsey rides, silly tickle fights or lazy fishing trips, there?s truly nothing like it.
With touching, heartfelt words and warm, playful illustrations, Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa shine their spotlight on this unique relationship. AUTHOBIO: Maryann Cusimano Love lives in Tracy?s Landing, Maryland.
Satomi Ichikawa lives in Paris, France.
Review
"a very simple...goodnight story for toddler truck-and-engine lovers...The unforced rhyme beautifully expresses both the rush...then the hush." Booklist, ALA
"little charmer...for the vehicle-obsessed toddler...savory, rich colors...striking...illustrations are meticulous...just enough text to engage...soothing cadence" KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus Reviews
"story is as smooth and easy as a familiar lullaby...acrylic, full-page spreads match the quiet text...sure to appeal." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal
"playing to kids' perennial fascination with vehicles...the level of detail with suit preschoolers, as will the rhythms..velvety acrylics" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Since its original hardcover release in 2001,
You Are My I Love You has sold nearly half a million copies worldwide, truly speaking to the unique relationship that exists between parent and child. Now we revisit this modern classic in sturdy board book format, allowing parents to share this special reading experience with young children like never before. Full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, this day in the life of a parent and child is truly special. Told in simple rhyming verse and colorful, playful illustrations,
You Are My I Love You is a tribute to this important bond.
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If a parent could vocalize all her deepest hopes for her child, this is what she might say...
Every parent has hopes and dreams for their children? that they will play and explore, learn and grow. That they will experience life?s many wonders and persevere through its many challenges. That they will one day leave the protection of home and go off into the world?strong, happy, knowing that they are always loved.
Maryann Cusimano Love, author of the modern classic You Are My I Love You, has written another moving ode to parenthood, captured in playful, loving images by brilliant newcomer Maria van Lieshout (Bloom!). This timeless book is perfect for bedtime or anytime.
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The time-honored classic
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in two bilingual formats, bringing together two languages for the ultimate reading and learning experience. With easily readable side-by-side English and Spanish text, it's perfect for children learning to speak either language.
La oruga muy hambrienta es un libro lleno de colorido que habla de c?mo una oruga se transforma en una linda mariposa. Los ni?os se divierten al descrubrir los cambios tan asombrosos por los que pasa la oruga.
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The creators of
You Are My I Love You pen an ode to students and their teachers, just in time for back to school
No one captures the essence of our most cherished relationships quite like Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa. Whether parent and child or grandparent and grandchild, Maryann's tender, playful text and Satomi's childlike, colorful illustrations are nothing less than odes to these universal bonds.
Now the two shine their spotlight on students and teachers, enriching each other through storytelling, art, music, and of course, guidance. Perfect and reassuring for the youngest of students, You Are My Wonders is sure to be a hit at story time at home or in the classroom.
Synopsis
The celebrated classic You Are My I Love You is now available in a bilingual board book format, beautifully designed with easily readable, side-by-side English and Spanish text. This special tribute to the parent and child relationship has always been the perfect family and baby-shower book, and is now a must-have for Spanish-speaking households and for children learning to speak either language.
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In this rhyming bedtime story, vehicles wind down for the night and roll off to bed. An ideal read to slow down little ones who are fascinated with things that go. The text appears in Spanish and English, set in two colors for easy readability.
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In this rhyming bedtime book, vehicles wind down for the night and roll off to bed. Luminous paintings depict a little boy playing with toy engines in his bedroom, and life-sized engines in the outside world. The soothing text and large, up-close pictures of vehicles such as trucks, planes, and fire engines will make this a favorite bedtime or naptime story for little ones who are fascinated with things that go. The Spanish and English texts are set in two different colors for easy readability.and#160;and#160;
Synopsis
Since its original hardcover release in 2001,
You Are My I Love You has sold nearly half a million copies worldwide, truly speaking to the unique relationship that exists between parent and child. Now we revisit this modern classic in sturdy board book format, allowing parents to share this special reading experience with young children like never before. Full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, this day in the life of a parent and child is truly special. Told in simple rhyming verse and colorful, playful illustrations,
You Are My I Love You is a tribute to this important bond.
About the Author
Maryann Cusimano has been working with children since she was a teen–as a clown, story-teller, singer, puppeteer, and caregiver.
You Are My I Love You arose out of her work with children, especially the PeaceKids group in the Sursum Corda housing project.
Maryann lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Rich Love (they are newlyweds). She is an associate professor of international politics at Catholic University. Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love is an award winning international educator and author. Dr. Cusimano Love has spoken to audiences from suburban pre-schoolers to inner city teens to international diplomats. A winner of Harvard University’s Pew Faculty Fellowship for teaching, and Catholic University’s Teacher of the Year Award, Maryann Cusimano Love is an effective presenter who favors participatory techniques.
Satomi Ichikawa, creator of the Nora books, lives in Paris, France.