You Are My I Love You - by Maryann Cusimano Love (Paperback)

About the Book

The bestselling and beloved "You Are My I Love You" is now available for the first time as a board book, ideal for the youngest of readers. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The all-time classic, bestselling ode to the love shared between parent and child. Perfect for new parents, baby showers, and sharing at bedtime.

I am your parent;
you are my child.
I am your quiet place;
you are my wild.

A day in the life of parent and child, full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, boundless energy and well-earned rest--not to mention lots of love. Here, in simple, rhyming verse accompanied by colorful, playful illustrations by world-renowned artist Satomi Ichikawa, is one such day. Share it with others and treasure the memories.

Review Quotes

"The rhythmic and lyrical text of this beautifully illustrated picture book explores the special connections between a parent and child...The joy and movement of running, spinning, splashing, and hugging are all captured in a warm and lighthearted manner. An appealing choice for bedtime sharing." -School Library Journal

About the Author

Maryann Cusimano Love has been working with children since she was a teen--as a clown, storyteller, singer, puppeteer, and caregiver. Her You Are My . . . books arose out of her work with children. In addition to writing children's books, she is a much sought-after speaker who once addressed the United Nations, by invitation of the Vatican, on the role of religion and peace in modern societies. Dr. Cusimano Love lives on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland with her husband, Rich, and their three children, Maria, Ricky, and Ava Rose. You can visit Maryann Cusimano Love at MaryannLove.com.

Satomi Ichikawa is known the world over as a celebrated illustrator and an accomplished storyteller. The illustrator of the Tanya and Nora books and the You Are My . . . series, Ms. Ichikawa has created over twenty of her own books for young people, including Come Fly with Me and I Am Pangoo the Penguin. Ms. Ichikawa sketches and paints out of her Paris apartment, often using her trunk full of stuffed animals as inspiration.