Synopses & Reviews
In Calef Brownand#8217;s poem and#8220;We Go Together,and#8221; he jubilantly decrees: and#8220;We go together / like fingers and thumbs. / Basses and drums. / Pastries and crumbs.and#8221; In and#8220;You Are Two (Kiwis),and#8221; he muses, and#8220;I am quite frequently, / reminded by thee / of a kiwi. / Either kind.and#8221; Yes, silliness and sentimentality have free rein in this and#8220;curious selectionand#8221; of childlike poems about love and friendship, each accompanied by an equally absurd, stylized acrylic painting. Like Sandol Stoddardand#8217;s I Like You, We Go Together! this book makes an offbeat Valentineand#8217;s gift for anyone with a good sense of humor and a penchant for wordplay.
Review
"In a collection that celebrates loving friendship, Brown artfully captures the comforting, sometimes odd moments of true affection."
and#8212;Kirkus
"[Brown] pairs a heaping spoonful of nonsense with unexpected yet genuine observations about the joy of companionship."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The cheerful, rhythmic rhymes help make this book perfect for reading aloud, and it would be an ideal choice for two friends to share."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"This small book, not much bigger than a greeting card, celebrates friendship in short poems and imaginative drawings. . . . Use this as a jumping off place for creating Valentine's Day cards."
and#8212;Booklist
Review
"An effective and satisfying way of introducing the universal facets and feelings of childhood."--School Library Journal "This will have obvious appeal for populations with large ESLand#160;groups, but it would also make an excellent gift book for your own honey/pumpkin/sunshine/babycakes."--Bulletin "Move over, "sunshine." Ogburn and Raschka give families a whole new vocabulary with which to express their love. ...The message about familial love being a universal human trait is clearly and joyfully articulated; itand#8217;s hard to imagine a sweeter concept." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A colorful catalogue of endearments for children spans the globe and expands awareness by showing how love is universal." --Kirkus "Marvelous illustrations by the Caldecott winner Raschka and an inclusive look at expressions of love from Poland to Uganda. Little 'Light of My Hearts' (Arabic) and 'Little Fatties' (Chile) will relish the experience." --New York Times
Synopsis
I love you when you give me kisses.
I love you when you need hugs...
Most of all, I love you just the way you are.
In his newest picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Featuring a heart-shaped die-cut and sparkling silver foil on the cover, this is the perfect way to say, "I love you".
Parents and caregivers are sure to be inspired by Todd's vibrant illustrations and tender sentiments, and will enjoy sharing this very special book with the little ones they love.
Synopsis
The ultimate gift book from beloved author Todd Parr--a perfect way to say, "I Love You "
I love you when you give me kisses.
I love you when you need hugs...Most of all, I love you just the way you are. In this colorful picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond, Parents and caregivers are sure to be inspired by Todd's vibrant illustrations and tender sentiments, and will enjoy sharing this very special book with the little ones they love.
Synopsis
The ultimate gift book from beloved author Todd Parr--a perfect way to say, I Love You I love you when you give me kisses.
I love you when you need hugs...
Most of all, I love you just the way you are.
In this colorful picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond, Parents and caregivers are sure to be inspired by Todd's vibrant illustrations and tender sentiments, and will enjoy sharing this very special book with the little ones they love.
Synopsis
An instant New York Times bestseller This adorable gift book from beloved author Todd Parr is the perfect way to say "I love you."
With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.
I love you when you give me kisses.
I love you when you need hugs.
Most of all, I love you just the way you are.
In this colorful picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond, Todd's vibrant illustrations and tender sentiments are sure to inspire parents and caregivers, who will enjoy sharing this very special book with the little ones they love.
Synopsis
Featuring a heart-shaped die-cut and sparkling silver foil on the cover, Parr's newest picture book explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Full color.
Synopsis
A tender collection of endearments for children the world over. All over the world, people express their love for their children through endearments, such as and#8220;sweetie pieand#8221; or and#8220;peanut.and#8221; A child might be called little angel, angelito, in Spanish or precious, bao bei, in Chinese or my sweet little moon, mera chanda, in Hindi.
Little Treasures offers a wealth of endearments in fourteen languages to share with your own beloved poppet and petit chou. and#160;
Synopsis
I love you when you give me kisses.I love you when you need hugs...
Most of all, I love you just the way you are.
Todd Parr celebrates the unconditional love between parent and child. From the heartfelt ("I love you when you need hugs") to the lighthearted ("I love you when you hide my keys") and with many moments in between that are sure to make readers smile and reminisce, this is the perfect book for families to share together to remind children how much they are loved, each and every day.
This new edition of the New York Times bestselling book features a puffy heart shape on the cover and sturdy board pages, perfect for little hands!
Synopsis
A collection of illustrated poems of love and friendship teeming with wit, whimsy, and wordplay from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, Calef Brown.
About the Author
This book began when Jacqueline K. Ogburn heard a friend call his children by German endearments.and#160;and#160;Years later, with the help of many friends, friends of friends, and complete strangers, that fascination has resulted in Little Treasures: Endearments from Around the World.and#160; Ms. Ogburn is also the author of nine other picture books, including A Dignity of Dragons and The Bake Shop Ghost. She lives in Durham, N.C. with her husband andand#160;their two chicklets, Claire and Emily.and#160;
Chris Raschka, writer, illustrator and trained violist is one of the countryand#8217;s top childrenand#8217;s book talents. His Yo! Yes? was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1993 while his Hello Goodbye Window won the Caldecott Medal in 2005 . This is Chrisand#8217;s first picture book for Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
Kids Q&A
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