I Love You More by Laura Duksta, Karen Keesler (Illustrator)

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Synopsis

A new board book version of the New York Times bestselling picture book I Love You More, perfect for the youngest readers who need to know that they are loved more than anything else in the world!

Children's Literature

Told in verse, a mother and her son exchange messages about how much they love each other. Cleverly fashioned with a picture of the earth in the middle surrounded by the words "I love you more than anything in the whole wide world," the book is two stories in one. It is reversible from each cover, each story ending in the center with the picture of the world. The illustrations are soft drawings that depict the characters as they walk hand and hand, as well as showing the examples that they share. When the boy asks his mother "Just how much do you love me?" she replies in terms of the highest flying bird, the tallest tree, the longest path, the prettiest flower, "…deeper than the deepest fish ever swam. I love you stronger than the strongest big river dam," and so forth. He whispers in reply "I love you more!" and next we see the whole wide world. The reader then flips the book over and reads the story from the boy's point of view with the mom asking him the "how much do you love me?" question. His answers include comparisons to quiet caterpillars, frog leaps, biggest bubbles, freest kites, highest swings, sweetest songs, long-lasting lollipops, loud rocket ships, tall giraffes, and "so much more than you have ever known." Mom's "I love you more" reply finds the reader back at the center of things: the "whole wide world" of love page. Obviously love itself was poured into the creation of this book. Perfect for Valentine's Day, this is a genuine expression of love which will inspire readers to discuss their own ideas about the subject. Reviewer: Sheilah Egan

Biography

Laura Duksta believes that when people know they are loved, anything is possible. Laura lost all of her hair to Alopecia Areata at the age of 11. It took her many years to love herself and to allow others to love her. Laura knew from a young age that she was meant to travel the world, meet her brothers and sisters and spread the message of love. She is now fulfilling this mission through her book, school programs and inspirational talks. Laura resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Karen Keesler earned the nickname "Hippie" from her love for people and the planet. She loves all things that connect her to nature including surfing, gardening, yoga and meditation. Karen is a professional photographer and illustrator, capturing the world's magic and love through her pictures. She is committed to bringing programs into schools and the community that support the environment and the arts. Karen lives in South Florida with her beloved Ferny, dog Chloe and loving family.