I Love You Already!

by Jory John Narrated by Tony Call

Overview

From the award-winning creator of Goodnight Already!, Come Home Already!, and All Right Already!

Bear can't wait to spend a pleasant day by himself. But his persistent next-door neighbor, Duck, wants to take a morning stroll . . . with Bear.

He just wants Bear to like him already. . .

Jory John, author of Penguin Problems and The Bad Seed, brings us this standout hilarious story of unrequited admiration that will leave children laughing at every page. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any story time!

Editorial Reviews

The New York Times Book Review - Maria Russo

John's humor shines; Davies makes the pair's quirks ridiculously endearing, with Bear's matted patch of chest fur and Duck's big fingerlike wings saying everything.

Kirkus Reviews

2015-09-21
Duck and Bear, the early bird/night owl opposites from Goodnight Already! (2014), are back, and this time the pair are the textbook definitions of extrovert and introvert. Just as Bear settles in for a wonderful day in his cozy chair, tea, journal, and books beside him, Duck knocks at his door to take him on a walk, whether he wants to go or not. Saying he's busy, hiding behind a chair, and repeatedly saying "No" to Duck's many suggestions of activities all fail. Introverts will just shake their heads at Duck's response: "You don't look busy!" The pattern continues throughout the walk, Duck bringing things up, Bear responding honestly, Duck repeating himself, and Bear continually telling Duck that he already likes/loves him. Doubting Duck doesn't get the message, though, until he falls out of a tree and Bear expresses his concern. And though he may realize that Bear loves him already, he never gets that Bear just wants some time alone. The exasperated Bear and frenetic Duck, with their delightful and easily recognizable facial expressions and gestures, can certainly be milked for a few laughs, but they are basically the same laughs as in their last outing. Rather one-note; storytime may be lively with all the repeated phrases, but the story's not likely to garner many rereads. (Picture book. 4-8)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173807304
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/22/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

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