The I Love You Book

by Todd Parr

Overview

A 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 sweet 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316019859
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	503,832
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired, empowered, and entertained millions of children around the world with his bold images, unique sense of humor, and inclusive storytelling. He is the bestselling author of more than sixty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in California.

Hometown:

Berkeley, California

Date of Birth:

July 9, 1962

Place of Birth:

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Education:

High school diploma

Website:

http://www.toddparr.com

Editorial Reviews

A New York Times bestseller
A NAPPA Honor Award Recipient

Praise for Todd Parr:
"It's rare that a children's author appeals to adults, but when it happens, it's usually magic; Dr.Seuss, Shel Silverstein... Well, I've found another to add to the list: Todd Parr." —Kansas City Star

"Each book offers his bold, almost Haringesque signature style incorporating primary colors with messages that encourage and empower children to communicate their feelings while embracing their individuality." —Los Angeles Advocate

From the Publisher

PreS-Gr 1

Parr's smiley-faced people are back in this ode to unconditional love. The die-cut cover, revealing a child with arms open wide framed in a heart, sets a cheery tone. Each spread describes a situation and its opposite, such as "I love you when you are scared. I love you when you are brave." As in his previous books, the author/illustrator employs a palette of primary colors outlined in black for his depictions of diverse people and objects. The drawings look like something a child could do, and will likely inspire kids to pick up markers and create their own "I Love You" pictures.-Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT

School Library Journal

"I love you when you are scared. / I love you when you are brave. / I love you when I am away. / I love you when we are cuddled up close." A characteristically multicolored cast of parents strings together declarative sentences to describe all the conditions under which they love their children, ending with, "Most of all, I love you just the way you are." Parr's entry in the Valentine's Day sweepstakes looks like every other one of his books-childlike figures with heavy black outlines, bright primary hues with little regard to real coloration-and sounds like 90 percent of the rest of the "I love you" books. Ho-hum. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews