I love you too, I love you three by Wendy Tugwood, Illus. by Sheila McGraw, Richmond Hill, Firefly Books, $14.95
This picture book for very young children is a debut for Alberta author, Tugwood.
Cosy pastel drawings by the illustrator of Robert Munsch’s much-acclaimed Love You Forever accompany a gentle tale of a mother who reassures her child at bedtime that she loves her (or him, as illustrations are not gender-specific).
Even though she must depart for a while, the mother lists the many ways she adores her child and will be sending loving thoughts. The special relationship between parent and child is made very clear. “I miss your face, your touch, your smell, your silliness I know so well.”
The short and sweet counting game is just right for a young child at bedtime.
Hint to parents and grandparents: cuddle up to someone small and start reading!
Fran Ashdown was the children’s librarian at the Capilano Branch of the North Vancouver District Library. She could always be persuaded to read just ONE more book at bedtime. For more information on this and other books check your local libraries.
