What I Love About You: A Sweet and Funny Picture Book About a Parent's Love for Children

by Susan Farrington

A sweet and funny "I Love You" picture book about everything a parent loves about his or her child—from acclaimed artist Susan Farrington. Do you know what I love? So many things!  When you smile, When you’re brave, When you hold my hand, And a million more things, too many to list, All the things I love—about you!

Genres: Picture Books, Love, Childrens, Family, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

Published December 20, 2016

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the creative use of piece, paper and textures for the art work. However, I think it would be a better story will more cute and fuzzy pictures. The weird yarn thingy, and newspaper creation are cool, (I actually really like them) but they don't seem consistent with the premise of the story! Just my humble opinion!

[Dierdre · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations were very unique, but not really what I would have preferred for such sweet words. They were very quirky, which will appeal to some, like my child. I would almost have preferred photographs of real families. I liked the message of this book. I think it would be best read one-on-one with a child, due to the illustrations being so busy. It was very colorful, but too much for sharing in a story time setting.

[The Library Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

To sum it up:charming art that adults and older children will enjoy, and perhaps even be inspired by. But the same old "I like you because" text you can find in a thousand other books.

And no, this is NOT probably a good book for toddlers, unless you are one of those folks who thinks that 2-4 year olds are toddlers. The text has nothing to hold them, and the art isn't aimed at them either.

[Tracy Mabry · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO cool to know that Farrington's art is on display at the NY Transit Museum! This style of artwork speaks to me so charmingly and so loudly! The mix of media is so enchanting. The creatures so sweet and cute.

[Joan Arbogast · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artwork carries this book about love.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous textured illustrations support this story about what a grown up loves about their child. Terrific read for toddlers and preschoolers.

[Sarah Threlkeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and sweet story that's perfect for a parent to read to a young child.

[M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has adorable multi-media illustrations. It's from the perspective of a parent about how they love their child!

[Melinda Weprin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it :)

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for Valentine's Day/Love & Hugs themed storytime: Feb. 11, 2020

[Ms. Madalyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the words, but just can't do the pictures.

[Danette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet book listing the good character traits we love to see in our children.

6/7/18 Read with Naomi & Julia.
6/10/18 Read with Naomi & Julia.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great be yourself book. A parent tells a child they love them when they are silly and brave and everything in between. Loved the parent child combos where all different types of made up animals and peoples. Any age group.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for themes of love or Valentine's Day for toddlers. The pictures are funny; most are of silly creatures.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are so many ways that we love our children it can be hard to recount them all, so grab this picture book, find a snuggle place for you and your little one and read them this book that illustrates some of the many ways that these monster parents love their children. Colorful pages and simple examples will help to reinforce with your child that they truly are the love of your life. Recommend as a great bonding book for little ones.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The highlight here are the bright mixed-media illustrations consisting of collages of different textures, patterns, and colors.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet. Great bedtime read.

[Caroline]

What makes people love each other? Smiling? Reading stories? All kinds of things.

Fun illustrations.Professional reviews say toddlers to preschool.

[Kym · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrations a little weird but enjoyed the message of this book.

[Erica · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was not the book for me. I found the illustrations to be very distracting from the story.

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady · Rating 2 out of 5]

much better one-on-one

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable little monsters and other creatures act out the scenes in this sweet picture book as a parent tells their child what they love about them. The collaged illustrations are colorful and whimsical and the text is just begging to be read aloud. Really sweet book!

[Casandria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all the different ways love is expressed in this book. I think I'm going to try it with my toddler storytime.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not normally a fan of mushy books like this. I think the wacky creatures throughout make it seem less schmaltzy and more interesting...