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1. Ten-Word Tiny Tales of Love
by Joseph Coelho
Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more.
2. How to Say I Love You
by Mr. Boddington’s Studio (Author, Illustrator)
Mr. Boddington’s Studio: Valentine’s Day features a collection of poems focused on love brought to life by Mr. Boddington’s signature art style. Including well-known works like “How Do I Love Thee?” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, lesser-known gems, and original poems written by Mr. Boddington’s Studio, this assortment of age-appropriate love poems will be sure to please both parents and young readers looking for a literary way to celebrate the holiday.
3. Love is A….
by Amy Novesky (Author), Sara Gillingham (Illustrator)
Love Is a Tutu... Sweet and spare rhymes prance across the pages, engaging the reader with real ballet terms and plenty of pink.
Love is A Ball... A bouncy and bright ode to toy balls big and small—from beach balls and baseballs to gumballs—and to the kids who love them.
Love is a Truck Graphically appealing two-color illustrations pair perfectly with a spare, rhythmic ode to beloved trucks of all kinds – from fire trucks to dump trucks to ice cream trucks, the sweetest trucks of all – and to the kid who loves and collects them
4. Brown: The Many Shades of Love (The Colors of My Life)
by Nancy Johnson James (Author), Constance Moore (Illustrator)
Mama’s brown is chocolate, clear, dark, and sweet. Daddy’s brown is autumn leaf, or like a field of wheat. Granny’s brown is like honey, and Papa’s like caramel. In this loving and lovely ode to the color brown, a boy describes the many beautiful hues of his family, including his own—gingerbread.
5. Heart String
by Brooke Boynton-Hughes
Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heart string ties us all together. Out of sight yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone.
Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love—and to the world we share.
WE ARE CONNECTED: Whether we’re loved ones or strangers, this book is a poignant reminder that one person’s joys and sorrows impact us all.
