I Love You More

By Author / Illustrator

Clare Helen Welsh, Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell, Kristin Atherton

Genre

Family & Home

Age range(s)

Publisher

Nosy Crow Ltd

ISBN

9781839944192

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

04-01-2024

Synopsis

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature. How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .

A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.

Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori. Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.

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Reviews

Jessica

If you're searching for the perfect loving bedtime story to share between mother and daughter, then look no further. I Love You More takes us on a gorgeously metaphorical journey as a mother tries to put into words the love she feels for her child. Perhaps the love felt between parent and child is indeed something words can't possibly ever truly express?

As mum tucks Rae into bed, she shares with her just how much she loves her. Her love for Rae is like the love penguins have for waddling, seals have for snoozing and eagles have for gliding. Her love for Rae is like the love dolphins have for the boundless sea and as deep as a panda's love of climbing. Despite all of this, Rae kisses her mother goodnight and tells her that she thinks she still loves her more!

Clare Helen Welsh is such a skilled writer and a fountain of knowledge in the world of picture books. She has produced a whole host of books from progressive phonic books and non-fiction books to rather silly picture books with Lenny the Lemur such as Poo! Is That You? and Wee? It Wasn't Me! Clare really does know EXACTLY how to get children engaged in stories by using the powers of their imagination and their knowledge of the world around them. This book continues to do just that as children won't be able to resist engaging in conversation about sea creatures and land animals.

Clare has also written countless informative and inspirational articles for aspiring authors and illustrators to provide support and direction when considering their own creations. These are all free and encouraging reads to share with children and adults who share an interest in and passion for writing their own stories. Enjoy the journey that I Love You More and Clare can take you on if you allow them to.

Picture book / Reviewed by Jessica Bunney, teacher