Love You by Heart

by Peter H. Reynolds

Acclaimed creator of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, Say Something, and Be You, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds breaks new ground in this ultimate gift book format perfect for readers of every age. A poetic, universal, and joyful celebration of how we feel about the most beloved people in our lives -- we love them BY HEART!



I love every smile, every blink,

I love you by heart.

I love your toes, your head, your nose,

I love you by heart.

Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings to life this ode to unconditional love with a delightful and poetic tribute to the rare and beautiful love that binds us together. From the intimate and unbridled love parents and caregivers have for their little ones, to the tremendous love of a lifelong friendship, and the boundless love of a grandparent -- this is a heartfelt message to share with the people we cherish; like a song we have known all our lives, we love them by heart.

Peter H. Reynold's whimsical and charming art conveys this deep expression of love with humor, tenderness, and heart. Love You by Heart is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day and any day of the year and will become a bookshelf staple. Just right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and anytime you want to share a most heartfelt message of L-O-V-E!

Genres: Picture Books, Love, Childrens, Juvenile, Family, Holiday, Friendship

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 4, 2022

About the author

Peter Hamilton Reynolds is an author and illustrator of children's books and is the co-Founder and CEO of educational media company FableVision.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful gift book that will let someone special know how much you care. For both children or adults - this book is simple to understand - but the message is important and profound. If you have a family member or friend who is having a hard time this book will surely help them.

[Theresa Grissom · Rating 5 out of 5]

If my kids were still little, I would buy this book for them. It is super adorable and reassures children how loved they are. Would make a great Valentine's Day gift from a parent/grandparent to a child.

[Lillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

very cute book about love

[Sherri Silvera · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book about all the ways a parent loves a child.

[Laura Hook]

A good book to gift to someone you love, especially parent to a child or grandparent to a grandchild

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful expression of love to read, share and to give. Perfect to give to someone special in your life or to a new addition to the family.

[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet gift book to give to a child.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfi...

LOVE YOU BY HEART is a simple but beautiful story of love. Featuring a big and little heart, the book expresses unconditional love, with love regardless of time, good or bad day, and triumphs or fumbles. Written in a lovely poetic style with simple illustrations, this is a sweet read for caregivers to share with the little ones they adore.

What I loved: Although simple, this message of unconditional love is beautiful and speaks from the heart. The expression of love is for all days and all ways, giving readers an understanding of how much love the caregiver feels. The poetic language throughout makes it roll so smoothly off the tongue and is as fun to read aloud as it is to listen to. Illustrations of hearts and simple use of color add to the messaging and fun, and the relatively low amount of words on each page make the pages turn quickly for young readers. This would be a great gift or book to share to help express the love you feel for the little ones in your life.

Final verdict: A sweet and heartfelt message of unconditional love, LOVE YOU BY HEART is a lovely message to share with the little ones you adore.

Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.

[Brandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

It feels more like random things you say to a child at bedtime. There’s no rhyme or reason to the flow. Some of the pages just have designs on them, like wallpaper. I wish there was my rhythm, or development. I get that PHR is such a loving guy, and the drawings are cute but I can’t see this more than a bedtime story for toddlers.

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Valentine’s Day book.

[Mackenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot express how much I love Peter H. Reynolds. I have many of his books in my first/second grade classroom because the messages he portrays with such great illustrations are worth sharing with kids of all ages, but even adults could use a reminder of how amazing they are while reading to their kids. This book in particular is filled with affirmations that everyone should hear, and I just love it. the perfect book for any child to read to themselves or heard read aloud.

[K.L. Bernard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book is simple and to the point of letting young readers learn about love. Colorfully illustrated the pages share how love is unconditional whether times or moods are good or bad.

Author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds shows dedication to love perfect for toddlers and first time readers.

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son (3yrs) loves this book. He asks for it to be read over and over again. It's a book he wants to know by heart. He loves that the characters are hearts. This message of unconditional love is fantastic and simple. Some might find it too simple but we feel the message and enjoy sharing it.

[Brooklyn Hinrichs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book would be wonderful to read to your class when it is close to Valentine's Day as it is all about hearts. It would be easy to make a lesson surrounding this book as it revolves around loving everything and yourself so it could also boost student's confidence.

[Brandon Dyer (Children's Librarian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heart warming story about unconditional love towards oneself and to others. I love Peter Reynolds

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute valentines book!

[AMY · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story about how much a parent loves his kid. It is an inspiring rhyming book with nice, simple illustrations using two hearts. Highly recommended for Grades K-5.

[The Book Squirrel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This picture book is about the love between parent and child. It's a cute one to read with your 2-4 year old, cuddling together and reassuring them of your love for them.

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A look at unconditional love, and all it has to offer, and what it takes to sustain it.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations gush unconditional love. Nice for Valentine's Day.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet description of unconditional love. The short text and illustrations capture all of the ways love is shown.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet book to give to a child about unconditional love

[Manorama Talaiver · Rating 5 out of 5]

from one grandma to a grandpa

I love the laughter of my grandson. The author has expressed my feelings toward my six grand children in this love book.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute Valentine's (or almost any day or month) book that is written in almost poetry for younger readers.

[Susan Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly sweet ode to unconditional love, as only Peter H. Reynolds can.

[Ellon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very sweet gift book all about unconditional love.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute for a baby shower or 1st birthday gift.

[Miss Pippi the Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely little picture book about loving someone.
I think it falls under the gifting book style of story.

Reviewed from a library copy.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars for this book about unconditional love