How Do Lions Say I Love You?

by Diane Muldrow, David Walker (Illustrator)

How do animals say “I love you”?

Bears like to say it with a kiss on the muzzle.

A mama cow says it with a lick and a nuzzle.

Sweet, simple rhymes and soft pastel illustrations show some of the unique and touching ways in which different animals show love to their little ones and each other.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals, Fiction, Love

14 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Diane Muldrow grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She later attended Ohio University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Magazine Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts: Dance. After her graduation, Diane moved to New York. She spent several years performing as an actress and dancer in New York’s downtown avant-garde performance scene. She also danced in a performance at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall and had her own one-woman shows.

Diane has also had a successful career in publishing, both as an editor and as an author. She has written over 100 books for children. Diane lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she enjoys trying new recipes and eating in local restaurants.

Reviews

[Monica Lopez]

This book shows the numerous ways animals say "I love you" through words and illustration. The words rhyme from page to page. This book gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling and leaves you with a smile. Kindergarten classes would benefit from this simple, yet meaningful book that is easy to understand.

[Brandy Burbach]

This book was fun to read and will be fun to read when my daughter gets to be a bit older and we are learning what different animals make. I enjoyed all the different animals that the author chose to use as well as the illustrations in the book. They are really nice to look at and the word choice is great for kids.

[Mely]

enjoyed the variety of different animals

[Jay Gabler]

You've got to appreciate a book that under-promises and over-delivers.

[Stephen Snyder]

My toddler students really liked this book.

Kudo to both Diane Muldrow and David Walter!

[Spike's Place]

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[Kate McGinty aka Caryn Caldwell]

Through rhyming text and quiet illustrations, this book shows the ways in which many animals demonstrate their love to each other. It seems made for lap reading with a toddler or preschooler, perhaps right before a nap or bedtime. While it is not particularly unique, it does ooze tenderness, and its rhythm is very soothing.

[Denise Johnson]

We received this book for free from the library when PBS was having a literary awareness day.

We love reading it to our daughter before bed. It is a great reminder that all of the earth's inhabitants care for their young and although they share love differently than humans they still care.

[Jocelin]

Lovable, cuddly, and sweet. This little golden book is such a treat (hey I made a rhyme!)This book is one that will be read over and over again. I loved it!

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken]

Sweet story told in rhymes about the different ways animals say I love you. Nice illustrations to go along with the text. This is now one of out 'good night' books. Cute story.

[Nancy]

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