Love by Stacy McAnulty –ADVISABLE

Love by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vreithoff. PICTURE BOOK. RP Kids (Hachette), 2018. $18. 9780762462124

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL(K-3) –ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

This book attempts to convey to the reader what Love is; what it looks, feels, and acts like. It accomplishes through words but also through the illustrations which show children in various situations like adopting a cat, kissing a new sibling, sharing with a friend, sharing, enjoying time with friends and family, and more. The illustrations are bright and vivid and would be easy to share with a group.

This is a fantastic book on a complex topic. It could easily be read to pre-k and kindergarteners as a jumping off point for brainstorming how they show love, when they feel love, what they think love is. The illustrations are fantastic. The book never once mentions valentines day –which I liked, that it didn’t pigeon hole showing you care to just one day a year.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author.