I Love You Little, I Love You Lots

PreS-K--A wonderful exploration of friendship, Wood's picture book offers a wealth of wordplay and rhyme. Opposites, such as "little" and "lot" are juxtaposed to emphasize the range of the love being expressed. Amounts that could fill buckets and cake pans, or a love so large it could reach miles are also described. Comparisons, similes, and amusing adjectives work together in the affectionate banter between the characters. Pencil and digital media illustrations support the playful text. The two friends (a cat and dog) board a train; one speaks from the engine, while the other answers from the caboose. Readers also see them swim at the beach, fly kites, and enjoy a sunset picnic as they describe their bond. The font developed from Karas's own hand-lettering is a personal touch that matches the cozy mood of the book. VERDICT An instant classic that will be read repeatedly.--Suzanne Costner

★ A wonderful exploration of friendship, Wood's picture book offers a wealth of wordplay and rhyme... An instant classic that will be read repeatedly. — School Library Journal, starred review

Earnest pencil and digitally drawn art looks like it could be placed on a refrigerator alongside well-loved handmade notes and drawings. The anthropomorphic animals' attachment to each other is without label, making for an inclusive tale that just about any caregiver could easily share with little ones at bedtime... There's a lot of love here, and it's all good. — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Old Turtle by Douglas Wood:

An eloquent fable illustrated with sumptuous watercolors. — Booklist

[A] lyrical, haunting book. — Children's Literature

A handsome, thought-provoking book. — Kirkus Reviews

Both author and artist have combined rare talents to produce an enchanting book. — Publishers Weekly

Praise for G. Brian Karas:

Karas's scratchy gouache and pencil cartoon illustrations are as detail-rich as the text itself. — School Library Journal

Karas creates inviting and carefully detailed scenes that evoke a tight-knit community. — Publishers Weekly

Illustrator G. Brian Karas places readers right in the center of the action. — BookPage