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Always More Love: A Touching Interactive Picture Book of Love for Toddlers and Kids
Prove that there's always more love this Christmas in this interactive picture book full of humor and sweetness! Always More Love is a heartwarming story and fun, interactive experience for families to read and share together, because the love for those special ones in your life only expands more and more each day. In this sweet, rhyming love book for kids, just tap, press, shake, touch, or flip the picture book and then turn the page to find out the many ways love grows! Readers of Don't Push the Button and Press Here by Herve Tullet will love this cute, interactive story! It's the perfect read aloud I love you so much, but there's more in my heart. How is that possible? Well, where do I start?
40 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2020
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September 5, 2019
I... don't get it.
I mean, I get that this book is trying to be like Don't Push the Button! Sort of. There's not a ton of "interactive" stuff, and what there is is kind of weak. Basically, this is just a prolonged rhyme told by a heart... and I think that's what's bugging me. Who is this heart supposed to be, and why does it keep saying it loves me? I don't even know it!
I thought maybe this would have more about diversity and inclusion (based on how the word "always" is coloured in the title), but aside from a brief mention of differences, there's not much about that. It's just this heart going on and on about how much it loves the reader.
Is it supposed to be the parent's heart? Or... is it just a disembodied organ that's eventually going to get charged with sexual harassment because it won't leave people alone?
I don't know. All I know is that I kind of wish there were a page with instructions on what the reader is supposed to do to make the repetitive heart stop saying it loves them. (I guess closing the book is as good a technique as any...)
Okay, in all seriousness, this isn't terrible, but I don't get the heart or what it's trying to accomplish. Trying to combine a poem about love with an interactive picture book that has kids flapping the volume in the air is just... odd. I'm sure there are some little kids who will take a fancy to this, but the adults who'll have to read it to them over and over might not be as enthused about it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Wonderland for providing a digital ARC.
I mean, I get that this book is trying to be like Don't Push the Button! Sort of. There's not a ton of "interactive" stuff, and what there is is kind of weak. Basically, this is just a prolonged rhyme told by a heart... and I think that's what's bugging me. Who is this heart supposed to be, and why does it keep saying it loves me? I don't even know it!
I thought maybe this would have more about diversity and inclusion (based on how the word "always" is coloured in the title), but aside from a brief mention of differences, there's not much about that. It's just this heart going on and on about how much it loves the reader.
Is it supposed to be the parent's heart? Or... is it just a disembodied organ that's eventually going to get charged with sexual harassment because it won't leave people alone?
I don't know. All I know is that I kind of wish there were a page with instructions on what the reader is supposed to do to make the repetitive heart stop saying it loves them. (I guess closing the book is as good a technique as any...)
Okay, in all seriousness, this isn't terrible, but I don't get the heart or what it's trying to accomplish. Trying to combine a poem about love with an interactive picture book that has kids flapping the volume in the air is just... odd. I'm sure there are some little kids who will take a fancy to this, but the adults who'll have to read it to them over and over might not be as enthused about it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Wonderland for providing a digital ARC.
September 21, 2019
*thank you to Netgalley, SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky and Erin Guendelsberger for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*
2 stars.
The first word I thought after I'd read this was.....'huh?'
I just didn't get it. It didn't have a story and some pages just didn't make sense. I think I get that the author was trying to poetically send the message from reader to listener that there is a whole lot of love to give and it comes in different forms and that there is always more over to give from the person's heart. That is what I took from it. But I don't think most kids would get it. Mainly because as an adult (though some days I beg to differ), even I didn't get it fully. I think it might just need a few touch ups.
I will say that I did really like the illustrations thought. They were pretty good. Very basic but well done, wth excellent bright and bold colouring. Perfect for attracting little kids eyes. Unfortunately this is still a pass from me.
2 stars.
The first word I thought after I'd read this was.....'huh?'
I just didn't get it. It didn't have a story and some pages just didn't make sense. I think I get that the author was trying to poetically send the message from reader to listener that there is a whole lot of love to give and it comes in different forms and that there is always more over to give from the person's heart. That is what I took from it. But I don't think most kids would get it. Mainly because as an adult (though some days I beg to differ), even I didn't get it fully. I think it might just need a few touch ups.
I will say that I did really like the illustrations thought. They were pretty good. Very basic but well done, wth excellent bright and bold colouring. Perfect for attracting little kids eyes. Unfortunately this is still a pass from me.
April 13, 2026
I love this book from my grandma!!! It was so funny, shaking it all around, turning it upside down. Wow that was a wild ride
February 25, 2024
𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 by Erin Guendelsberger is a very happy book about unconditional love. The big heart has room for everybody, nobody shape, size, or color, which should be the way we envision love from the people we care about and call family. The book succeeds in this message quite clearly with visual photos of differences and uniqueness of the varying hearts.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
I loved the creativity and bold colors with the pictures illustrated by AndoTwin because the children reading this book will see that first and be immersed. Another good aspect is the way the book is interactive with small gestures to show to "heart" that you love it or that it loves you. Getting children to perform and engage with the book is a plus.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸:
While I know picture books are meant to be repetitive in their sing-songy way, I actually felt somewhat "overwhelmed" and inundated with the heart saying, "I love you" so much. It was overkill for me. I wanted more clarity about who the heart wanted the reader to direct their love to. Is it their family or people in general?
Children of ages 3-6 will get find a good, hearty message from this one.
Rating: 3.5 🌟🌟🌟
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
I loved the creativity and bold colors with the pictures illustrated by AndoTwin because the children reading this book will see that first and be immersed. Another good aspect is the way the book is interactive with small gestures to show to "heart" that you love it or that it loves you. Getting children to perform and engage with the book is a plus.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸:
While I know picture books are meant to be repetitive in their sing-songy way, I actually felt somewhat "overwhelmed" and inundated with the heart saying, "I love you" so much. It was overkill for me. I wanted more clarity about who the heart wanted the reader to direct their love to. Is it their family or people in general?
Children of ages 3-6 will get find a good, hearty message from this one.
Rating: 3.5 🌟🌟🌟
November 20, 2019
"I love you so much
but there's more in my heart.
How is that possible?
Well, where do I start?"
This is a delightful, rhyming, interactive book that little ones will love. It's brimming with happiness and love. The illustrations are big, bold and bursting with colour.
It is perfect to share at bedtime served up with cuddling and lots of hugs. Kids are encouraged to knock, make a silly face, blow their biggest loudest kiss, squeeze, hug, tip, point, push and flip the book - all great interactive play. These actions words will increase vocabulary skills.
The adorable little heart emoji is a painter extraordinaire and has a great love for all the colours of the rainbow. It introduces kids to not only colours but also shapes. It continually reassures the reader that no matter how much love it has to give there is always more to dispense.
"My love's an endless, open door.
I'll always love you more and more!"
I highly recommend this book. Read the book and let the lovefest begin!
but there's more in my heart.
How is that possible?
Well, where do I start?"
This is a delightful, rhyming, interactive book that little ones will love. It's brimming with happiness and love. The illustrations are big, bold and bursting with colour.
It is perfect to share at bedtime served up with cuddling and lots of hugs. Kids are encouraged to knock, make a silly face, blow their biggest loudest kiss, squeeze, hug, tip, point, push and flip the book - all great interactive play. These actions words will increase vocabulary skills.
The adorable little heart emoji is a painter extraordinaire and has a great love for all the colours of the rainbow. It introduces kids to not only colours but also shapes. It continually reassures the reader that no matter how much love it has to give there is always more to dispense.
"My love's an endless, open door.
I'll always love you more and more!"
I highly recommend this book. Read the book and let the lovefest begin!
February 2, 2021
Review originally post on my blog,
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The narrator and protagonist of this story is an anthropomorphized heart, the shape given a face and stick legs and arms. It begins by stating that “I love you so much, but there’s more room in my heart. How is that possible?” making it one of those stories that I find awkward to read to strangers. The story asks too that the reader interact with the character on the page, for example, tickling it beneath its chin and shaking the book to make the following page change. This would be a sweet, interactive story for a family though not the best for a story time inside a store or library. The book alludes to Frozen at the very end by calling the heart’s love “an open door,” which I know that heart means more innocently than does Hans, but… I’m not sure that metaphor works anymore to mean what the authors wants it to mean.
The narrator and protagonist of this story is an anthropomorphized heart, the shape given a face and stick legs and arms. It begins by stating that “I love you so much, but there’s more room in my heart. How is that possible?” making it one of those stories that I find awkward to read to strangers. The story asks too that the reader interact with the character on the page, for example, tickling it beneath its chin and shaking the book to make the following page change. This would be a sweet, interactive story for a family though not the best for a story time inside a store or library. The book alludes to Frozen at the very end by calling the heart’s love “an open door,” which I know that heart means more innocently than does Hans, but… I’m not sure that metaphor works anymore to mean what the authors wants it to mean.
September 13, 2019
The character talks to the reader, telling as well as, showing them just how much love they have in their lives. Whether that is from their mother, father, siblings, grandparents, whoever decides to read them the story. Just like the character has love in all shapes, sizes and colors, so do the people in the reader's life show them love in various ways! Such a sweet story that invites the reader to interact with the character and experience the love.
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September 11, 2019
What a sweet book. The illustrations are so vivid and beautiful. This is such an uplifting loving book that I would love to read to my child at night before bed. This is a great message of how much love there really is in the world.
Thanks so much to NetGalley for the advanced reading copy!
#netgalley #alwaysmorelove
Thanks so much to NetGalley for the advanced reading copy!
#netgalley #alwaysmorelove
September 24, 2019
Lol! I liked this book! All about love for someone. Could make a good one for a parent to read to a child, or someone to give as a gift to someone special for valentine's Day, or just because! The illustrations are big and bold and mostly smiley hearts! I think everyone can enjoy this one.
I received a Kind;e arc from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
I received a Kind;e arc from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
January 13, 2022
What an adorable book! I absolutely loved it! The illustrations are bright, colorful and great. The story is sweet and full of love! It's basically saying that "I" will always be there for you and love you lots so it's more of a book parents or family reads to the child than a teacher or someone random.
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December 31, 2025A very difficult book for me to review. The colors are good? This type of book has been done before by better writers with more to offer their readers. Ok. If it’s attached to a heart stuffy when you buy it… maybe.
September 5, 2019
A very sweet little book all about love. A wonderfully creative and colourful addition to any child's library.
September 19, 2019
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a cute idea with some bright colorful pictures. It got to be a little contrived for me, but I think kids will like it.
This was a cute idea with some bright colorful pictures. It got to be a little contrived for me, but I think kids will like it.
December 11, 2019
This book was a cute read with my tiny person. Bright colors, short phrases, sweet message. This is all around a good choice for a board book style read with a kiddo you love.
January 16, 2020
This hilarious, sweet, adorable book just has it all. I'm obsessed!
February 22, 2020
This book is filled with vibrant colors. It tells/shows the reader all the places that love comes from.
My tiny human loved it and I enjoyed the rhymes.
My tiny human loved it and I enjoyed the rhymes.
July 30, 2021
This is a great picture book for young children about love and how there’s always room in one’s heart for more love! 🌈 💗 💕
March 27, 2022
Super cute illustrations and colors. It's a beautiful way to showcase your love.
February 4, 2024
Fun and cute. 18 month old picked this out herself and smiled and giggled as I read it to her
March 30, 2024
Fun book to read with your mini-me.
April 15, 2024
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March 28, 2021Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
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