How do I love you?
By: Marion Dane
This book was the first book I had purchased for for my son, while I was still carrying my him. I love reading this book to my son even more so now. I was really amazed at how the author captured the audience by comparing the love expressed from animals to people and then she includes plenty of imagery and illustration throughout the text. "I love you like the cat loves the sunny seal.....I love you like the bird loves it's own sweet sound and I love you like the ancient world loved the dinosaur." " I love everything you will be and everything you are." As a mother I truly appeared the message that the author conveys through her words. The positive and self-esteem building messages are delivered so elegantly, tastefully and age appropriate. As a Family Child Care Provider, I enjoy witnessing the behavior of a child after reading this book with me, which often projects, tranquility, happiness, security and sense of purpose. In addition is very calming and most of my little ones can recite this book word for word, because it brings them so much joy!
Rachel, I have a library's worth of books but do not own this one. Thank you for sharing it with us. I will have to look for it and add it to my collection. When children are able to recite books word for word you know that they really love that particular book.
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Cindy, Yes! This book is a must have. I think of my mother when I ready this all the time. So glad I could persuade you to review it. Yes, you be amaze at what children can learn when they are happy and eager.
DeleteI always look for books where one or more phrases are repeated in the text, as this helps my young ESL students to easily recognize the reading pattern and repeat it naturally. The way you are describing the book conveys the emotions that were stirred in you, and I cannot wait to experiment it with my students during the Family Theme. Thank you so much for sharing this book.
ReplyDeleteHi Reem, I am so glad that I could be of some assistance! Yes, This book as many repetitions and reading patterns. Not too complex, yet should challenge your ESL students appropriately! Thanks you.
DeleteRachel, Thank you for sharing that book. I like to purchase for my grandchildren and godson that relate to life so this one is a must to purchase for them.
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ReplyDeleteThank you introducing me to this book. Now I have two wishes: to have had the book to read to my own children when they were younger and to own a copy for my classroom. I love the colorful illustrations, the repetition of words and rhyming patterns that emerge. Also, it is a board book, making it easier for my little students to turn the pages. I am curious to see if my students have the same reaction to the book as your childcare students do. I want my children to experience the tranquility, happiness and sense of purpose you observed with your children. Most importantly, I want my students to know they are unique individuals and loved unconditionally.
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI am certain that your little ones will enjoy this book just as much as my child care learners do! I made sure that I brought 2 copies on for the kids and one for me to keep should I have more children or way down the road, when I have grandchildren perhaps.