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You Are My I Love You
I am your parent; you are my child.
I am your quiet place; you are my wild. I am your favorite book; you are my new lines.
I am your nightlight; you are my starshine.
A day in the life of parent and child--full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, boundless energy and well-earned rest. Not to mention lots of love. Here, in simple rhyming verse accompanied by colorful, pla...more
I am your quiet place; you are my wild. I am your favorite book; you are my new lines.
I am your nightlight; you are my starshine.
A day in the life of parent and child--full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, boundless energy and well-earned rest. Not to mention lots of love. Here, in simple rhyming verse accompanied by colorful, pla...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 2nd 2001
by Philomel
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I stood in B&N reading this book and a single, silent tear escaped down my cheek. I wasn't even pregnant at the time. Now, two babies later, the book touches me in places that it couldn't when I first read it, simply because I had never been there.
"You are my first wish...." every time I read that line to my son as he squirms in my lap, my eyes still well with tears. The book will, hopefully, one day convey the things to him that I cannot so eloquently say.
"You are my first wish...." every time I read that line to my son as he squirms in my lap, my eyes still well with tears. The book will, hopefully, one day convey the things to him that I cannot so eloquently say.
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The first time I read this book I admit that I cried. A sweet story, nicely rhymed and beautifully illustrated, describing the relationship between a parent and a child.
My little boy loves this story and we read it nearly every night. I still sometimes get teary eyed as I read things that applied to my day or my feelings towards my little man.
A gentle reminder that I am the parent and should bring calm, order and comfort to my child while also enjoying the chaos and wonder that my child brings...more
My little boy loves this story and we read it nearly every night. I still sometimes get teary eyed as I read things that applied to my day or my feelings towards my little man.
A gentle reminder that I am the parent and should bring calm, order and comfort to my child while also enjoying the chaos and wonder that my child brings...more
I was invited to a babyshower for a dad and his little girl to be. I went looking for a book that either was about father and daughter or non-gendered. All the typical classics like Guess How Much and I'll love you forever are very gender specific and it was hard to find one with daddy and daughter. I liked that this was a dad, and even thought I wasn't sure if it was a girl or boy little bear...I did like that it could be either! I liked the metaphors about the relationship between the child an...more
Apr 04, 2013
Tori Walker
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5 of 5 stars
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This is one of my favourite books for William. I spotted the poem on Pinterest, and I have to admit it brought a little tear to my eye. It beautifully captures what it means to be a parent. When I learned it was published in book form I had to buy it right away. Even my husband got a little catch in his throat the first time he read it. Will enjoys it too, he started saying "I love you" when we started reading it. Now, at two, he doesn't ask for it as much anymore, but I think he'll come back to...more
We love this book as a mom, You Are My I Love You by Maryann Cusimano and Satomi Ichikawa pulls at the heart strings making you read as you smile with every word. Because as Moms the titles says it all. They are our I Love Yous! This is a cute book that takes a little bear and what looks like his dad on a little journey though playtime, bath time and a day with cute little rhymes that tell us how we love them.
I loved this book, so much I gave it to my Best Friend when she found out she was pregn...more
I loved this book, so much I gave it to my Best Friend when she found out she was pregn...more
This picture book uses rhyming verse to explore the complimentary relationship between parent and child. While the intended audience is those aged 3 to 6 years, the illustrations set a playful yet soft tone to help create a book to be shared and enjoyed by families. Although a reference to praying does not weaken the story, it may limit the book’s audience. As a children’s book that discuses familial love, it stands out for its sweetness, use of rhyme, and fun illustrations.
Aug 20, 2010
jacky
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
toddlers - primary school
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picture-books
I read this in the bookstore looking for a special book for Natalie. I liked the pattern and rhythm of this book, but particularly liked the metaphors about child-parent relationships. I really enjoyed some of comparisons, but others weren't a good fit for us, which is ultimately while we didn't buy the book. The artwork was nice - soft drawings of cute teddy bears.
A friend of mine showed me this book when we worked together in the children's section of a bookstore... now, ten years later, she's a mama, adopted a little girl the same month I had my own daughter, and I just read it for the first time to my little minnow today and I have to admit, I got bleary-eyed. This is such a fantastically sweet book. 7.12.11
Probably my favorite children's book, although it's maybe more a book for parents. I vividly remember reading it my son when he was six months old and my husband and I crying. I read it many times since then too. It was a gift from my friend Tiffany Storm, and in the 11 years since then, I've bought it for many new moms/babies.
A very sweet story with a beautiful concept--highlighting the parent-child bond. The poetry flows well, the illustrations are cuddly--it's almost TOO precious, but manages not to teeter over the brink. I'm looking forward to revisiting this once I become a parent as I imagine I would appreciate it even more then! :-)
My mom really likes reading this book, it always makes her smile. I like how the sentences rhyme and the teddy bear illustrations are very cute. It's almost a little bit too cute.
Mom's note: the only thing I don't like about this book is that one of the rhymes is about prayer. We just skip over that part.
Mom's note: the only thing I don't like about this book is that one of the rhymes is about prayer. We just skip over that part.
This is one of my all-time most favorite children's books! My Mom bought this for me when I was pregnant with our first child. I felt a little teary eyed reading it but had no clue that four years later this book would so accurately capture my love for our children. Every parent should own this one!
If you ever get on Amazon to order this book, order multiple copies! You will want to give one to every new mom you know. It will make you sigh big sighs, hug your children tighter and remember why you love being a mom. Seriously, go to the library right now or bookstore and buy a copy.......right now.
This is my favorite children's book! It means more than the words. I actually have it on my entertainment center to remind me that even in times of struggle, I love my children more than anything, they are my world.
Bawled like a baby when I had a newborn baby. My sister gave me this book for mother's day right after I had my first born. I've given it as a gift many times over since and it never fails to make new mommas cry.
This is one of Katie's books. She doesn't have many, but this one makes her smile every time we read it. It's a soothing bedtime story/lullaby that really reminds parents why we're in this crazy thing called parenthood.
Great book to read. This book would be great to talk about parent relationships. This book shows students that their parents love them. Would be nice to read this book around Mother's Day or Father's Day
I read this book to my kids as a bedtime story tonight and I loved it! It is so sweet. One of my favorite pages is "I am your dinner; you are my chocolate cake. I am your bedtime; you are my wide awake."
Even though I don't have kids of my own, this story makes me cry every time I read it. When I taught preschool, I could barely get through reading it aloud without sniffling. "You are my first wish..."
Fantastic writing. Like many young children's books, it has a limited number of words, but they convey a deep, touching, and fun message. I was so happy every time I read these words out loud to my children.
Lovely book. If I was asked to choose, I still prefer the imagery of "You are My Miracle", but this is a beautiful parent-child book and a great addition to any little one's library.
Dec 29, 2011
Erica
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My mom bought this book for my daughter and us and it made me cry. A lot. I love how it shows how a child sees their parent and how the parent sees their child. Adorable.
Adorable book taht could be read to children to show them how their parents love and care for them. Great book to read around a parental holiday or grandparents day.
Mommy especially likes this one because she thinks it is such a sweet sentiment. I like any book that Mommy is willing to read to me over and over again.
My mother bought this for my son and nephew several years ago.....I think it is my favorite childrens book....try reading it without choking up!!
My son and my favorite children's book. The actions of "I love you" between a parent and their child. So beautifully and uniquely said.
All of her books are wonderful! Love the text and the illustrations. I gave this to my daughter who is expecting her son in December.
Jan 20, 2010
Wastell Mcneil
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I love how the illustrations are drawn and love the book. It is very sweet and loving as the mother and father bear play with their cub.
I can still barely read this to my daughter without tears welling up in my eyes. If I could give it a million stars I would.
I gave this book an extra star because I thought that it was really sweet. (Awwwwwww)
¡Te quiero mi hijo!
¡Te quiero mi hijo!
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