Love You by Heart
by Peter H Reynolds (Author) Peter H Reynolds (Illustrator)
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. Reynolds' 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!
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Praise for Be You!:
An inspirational picture book offers life advice for readers who want to be themselves... this book is a gorgeous guidebook for those seeking encouragement while encountering life's challenges... What is remarkable about the book is that even though the instructions and the brief sentences explaining them are at times vague, the illustrations expand on them in ways readers will find endearing and uplifting... Both beautiful and inspiring as graduation gift or guide to life. — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Say Something!:
A motivational must-have for every collection. — School Library Journal
In this new effort, Reynolds shows readers a variety of ways a voice can be used, listened to, and heard to make a difference... Reynolds' hand-lettered text, set in white text bubbles against a mix of bright backdrop colors and patterns, deftly works with before-and-after illustrations to show the change that children can effect. This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world. — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Word Collector:
Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate line with his books - make that a couple lines: weighty but not weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat. — Travis Jonker, School Library Journal
Capture[s] the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting. — Kirkus Reviews
Packs a powerful punch... capture[s] both the joy of learning and the power of kindness. — School Library Journal
Praise for Happy Dreamer:
The message of acceptance and patience comes through clearly, and the exhortation to 'carve your own path' and 'show the world who you are' will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt misunderstood. — Booklist
Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves. — Publishers Weekly
A sweet gift to praise spirited individuality, this choice encourages readers to dream big. Let those sparkles fly! — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Ish:
* Ish... encourages readers to see the world anew. — School Library Journal, starred review
Praise for The Dot:
* Simplicity itself, like the dot in the title, this small book carries a big message. — Booklist, starred review
* In this engaging, inspiring tale, Reynolds (illustrator of the Judy Moody series) demonstrates the power of a little encouragement... Reynolds pulls off exactly what his young heroine does, creating an impressive work from deceptively simple beginnings. — Publishers Weekly, starred review
* With art that seems perfectly suited to the mood and the message of the text, Reynolds inspires with a gentle and generous mantra: 'Just make a mark. — School Library Journal, starred review
It may speak to formerly artistic young readers who are selling their own abilities short. — Kirkus Reviews
PETER H. REYNOLDS is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, Be You!, and Our Table. He is also the illustrator of When Thing Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create "stories that matter, stories that move." He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family.
JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
