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Tag Archives: love
Me Tall, You Small
A warm-hearted cozy picture book is always on the reading menu, and Lilli L’Arronge’s Me Tall, You Small is today’s special because it highlights the love between an adult and child. Throughout the day, they show how they are the same … Continue reading
Posted in Picture books, Uncategorized
Tagged books for the very young, I love you book, love, picture book
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The Fault In Our Stars
It’s always nice when a book that is so talked about actually surprises you with its goodness. The Fault In Our Stars is indeed a very good book, and although its characters are either cancer survivors or cancer sufferers, cancer remains on … Continue reading
Consider Love
Although it’s red and covered in hearts, Sandra Boynton‘s Consider Love should not be relegated to Valentine’s Day. “Consider love. Look here and there. Consider love. It’s everywhere. Consider love. Observe a while. It comes in every shape and style.” Indeed. It … Continue reading
The Frog Prince Continued
Fractured fairy tales by Jon Scieszka will always get a laugh and delight children when they find the pieces to other stories within. In this one, the Prince isn’t so happy and goes on a quest to find a witch … Continue reading
Posted in Love that art, Picture books
Tagged children's books, fabulous illustrations, fairy tale, fractured fairy tale, love, love story
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Grandpa Green
Illustrated almost entirely in green, Lane Smith’s Grandpa Green is an ode to a man who grew up on a farm and went to war. Narrated by a great-grandkid, this lovely story is about respect, artistry and memories. Find some hidden story … Continue reading
Posted in Books with science links, Love that art, Love that prose, Picture books
Tagged environment, family, gardening, love, picture book
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Love You Forever
Imagine my surprise when teaching stateside, and no one knew Robert Munsch, or his classic Love You Forever. This story of unconditional love is a must have in any library. It did gain some visibility when it was featured on a Friends … Continue reading
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Tagged circle of life, love, love you forever, picture book
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