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Pretty Loved
The perfect book for parents to read to their infants or toddlers at bedtime, snuggle time... or any time!"
The word "pretty" doesn't only refer to how someone looks. Pretty Loved showcases all of the different and wonderful qualities that your baby has that you love about them so much!
You're pretty kind, you're pretty fun, and if you'd please just wait
my hope is pretty soon you'll see, you're really pretty great.
Without a great big hug from you, my day is incomplete,
I treasure every single one - I'd say you're pretty sweet.
In moments that I hold you close, I feel my soul is freed,
There is no question, please have no doubt...you're pretty loved, indeed.
Written in first person as a dialog between a parent (or grandparent) and a small child, Pretty Loved uses a variety of adorably illustrated animals, including hippos, penguins, giraffes, elephants and more to detail all of the reasons why that child is unconditionally loved.
An ideal addition to any bookshelf, and perfect gift for any new parent, Pretty Loved is destined to stand the test of time, along with classic titles such as Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You , and Robert Munsch's Love You Forever.
Written by Mr.Jay, bestselling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll , this unique, lyrically written "I love you" book will become a cherished gift and go-to item on any bookshelf.
Ideal for babies, infants, toddlers, ages 0-3 years old.
The word "pretty" doesn't only refer to how someone looks. Pretty Loved showcases all of the different and wonderful qualities that your baby has that you love about them so much!
You're pretty kind, you're pretty fun, and if you'd please just wait
my hope is pretty soon you'll see, you're really pretty great.
Without a great big hug from you, my day is incomplete,
I treasure every single one - I'd say you're pretty sweet.
In moments that I hold you close, I feel my soul is freed,
There is no question, please have no doubt...you're pretty loved, indeed.
Written in first person as a dialog between a parent (or grandparent) and a small child, Pretty Loved uses a variety of adorably illustrated animals, including hippos, penguins, giraffes, elephants and more to detail all of the reasons why that child is unconditionally loved.
An ideal addition to any bookshelf, and perfect gift for any new parent, Pretty Loved is destined to stand the test of time, along with classic titles such as Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You , and Robert Munsch's Love You Forever.
Written by Mr.Jay, bestselling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll , this unique, lyrically written "I love you" book will become a cherished gift and go-to item on any bookshelf.
Ideal for babies, infants, toddlers, ages 0-3 years old.
22 pages, Board book
Published February 1, 2022
About the author
Mr. Jay
28 books18 followersWell, hello there! Thanks for visiting my author page.
I'm Mr. Jay, and I have the best career on the planet - I get to spend my days creating amazing characters and writing stories about them that, for reasons I can't possibly imagine, people seem to like. So far, I've written books like "Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll," "Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock," "Do Pebbles Eat Chili?", "The Masterpiece," "The Bear and the Fern," and a few books that will be coming out soon, such as "Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book," "Tyrannosaurus Hex," and others.
But the best part is that in between all of my writing, I get to travel around the country visiting school and meeting the most amazingly awesome kids ever. I read my books and then we discuss what they're about, and I always love hearing how kids interpret the stories that I write and discussing it with them.
I live in New Jersey (yes, by choice), and I have a wife, Amanda, who helps me improve all of my books as I write them, and a daughter named Bria who is the inspiration for many of the stories that I come up with.
I also love hearing from teachers and parents and kids, so please feel free to contact me at jmiletsky@newpaigepress.com.
I'm Mr. Jay, and I have the best career on the planet - I get to spend my days creating amazing characters and writing stories about them that, for reasons I can't possibly imagine, people seem to like. So far, I've written books like "Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll," "Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock," "Do Pebbles Eat Chili?", "The Masterpiece," "The Bear and the Fern," and a few books that will be coming out soon, such as "Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book," "Tyrannosaurus Hex," and others.
But the best part is that in between all of my writing, I get to travel around the country visiting school and meeting the most amazingly awesome kids ever. I read my books and then we discuss what they're about, and I always love hearing how kids interpret the stories that I write and discussing it with them.
I live in New Jersey (yes, by choice), and I have a wife, Amanda, who helps me improve all of my books as I write them, and a daughter named Bria who is the inspiration for many of the stories that I come up with.
I also love hearing from teachers and parents and kids, so please feel free to contact me at jmiletsky@newpaigepress.com.
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February 18, 2026
I wish I knew how to feel loved 😭
January 13, 2022
Pretty Beautiful Story
This book is so beautiful, from the warm comforting illustrations, to the words that tie it all together. A truly perfect book for any parent to read to their child cuddled up in their arms.
This book is so beautiful, from the warm comforting illustrations, to the words that tie it all together. A truly perfect book for any parent to read to their child cuddled up in their arms.
September 13, 2023
A sentiment, a gift book, a message for those who can't write or speak their own – this is a parent talking to a child about how amazing and cherished they are. Each spread is a different hue and involves a different animal, always in parent and child combination, but the end result is an accumulation of bonding, as the speeding lion looks back on the cub and is joyful at it keeping up, as the elephant sees the baby's enthusiasm as a thing to treasure, as a cat watches her kitten juggle lemons… Well-rhymed, and certainly pleasant to look at, this will be sickly sweet and saccharine for some, and the best thing they can think of to give as a present for others. But it certainly doesn't need to be dismissed, whichever side of that divide you might be on. Pretty good, and pretty and good.
January 17, 2022
Beautiful, sweet story
This is a sweet story about parents’ love for their kids. I love the use of the word “pretty” - no to mean physically but how the children are on the inside - “pretty sweet,” “pretty kind,” etc. Another great story by this author.
This is a sweet story about parents’ love for their kids. I love the use of the word “pretty” - no to mean physically but how the children are on the inside - “pretty sweet,” “pretty kind,” etc. Another great story by this author.
January 23, 2022
lovely
Very nice illustration and our little one loves the story. We’ve read it a few times. There are a few pages that are challenging to read on a phone in a mostly dark room but otherwise we really like it.
Very nice illustration and our little one loves the story. We’ve read it a few times. There are a few pages that are challenging to read on a phone in a mostly dark room but otherwise we really like it.
January 23, 2022
Pretty great!
Pretty sweet story presenting a parent’s heartfelt love for a child. Littles will love it with it’s pretty rhymes and simply heartwarming, imaginative illustrations. Pretty great Mr. Jay!
Pretty sweet story presenting a parent’s heartfelt love for a child. Littles will love it with it’s pretty rhymes and simply heartwarming, imaginative illustrations. Pretty great Mr. Jay!
January 27, 2022
Pretty Loved
I really loved the illustrations and the message Pretty Loved sends. This is a must for every children’s library and an absolute must for a bedtime story for your little ones.
I really loved the illustrations and the message Pretty Loved sends. This is a must for every children’s library and an absolute must for a bedtime story for your little ones.
February 22, 2022
So sweet!
Loved it. Sweet story, rhymes and illustrations. My kid loved naming all the animals as I read him the story.
Loved it. Sweet story, rhymes and illustrations. My kid loved naming all the animals as I read him the story.
February 24, 2022
Pretty sweet!
A beautiful book. I loved reading this to my son, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for such a lovely story!
A beautiful book. I loved reading this to my son, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for such a lovely story!
January 29, 2024
This one gave me warm fuzzies. Made sure I know I was loved. My mom loves the pictures in this book!
December 5, 2023
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Tell your little one how much they're loved with the help of cute animals. Make a game out of finding the frog and ladybug on each page!
Highlights: Fun and lighthearted rhyming book. Various animals and environments.
Lowlights: Frog is missing from the first animal pair but can be found amongst all the others.
Tell your little one how much they're loved with the help of cute animals. Make a game out of finding the frog and ladybug on each page!
Highlights: Fun and lighthearted rhyming book. Various animals and environments.
Lowlights: Frog is missing from the first animal pair but can be found amongst all the others.
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