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Consider Love Hardcover – Picture Book, December 3, 2013

by Sandra Boynton (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
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Children and adults alike will adore this reissue of the playful, illustrated ode to love in its many forms from bestselling humorist Sandra Boynton.

From the sentimental to the soulful, this delightful book explores the many and curious modes of love using adorable pictures and pleasing phrases. Also it rhymes. And it makes a fantastically thoughtful gift that anyone will, well, love!

This refreshed edition of Sandra Boynton’s celebrated tribute to affection, devotion, and all things lovely features the original endearing illustrations with an all-new cover—and a whole lotta heart.
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  1. Print length
    32 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Boynton Bookworks
  4. Publication date
    December 3, 2013
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    7.25 x 0.4 x 8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1442494654
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1442494657
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“While clearly intended as pop candy for the grown-up soul, Boynton’s latest has a genuine appeal for children of several ages. She has a definite way with words and illustrates them with her waggish, anthropomorphized animals, rich in linear expression and familiar to anyone who has been in a greeting-card store in the past couple of decades…There are lots of titles that talk to children about divorce and loss and blended families; but there aren’t all that many that talk about love—handholding, Valentine-sending love—in such a direct way. ‘A love that appreciates fire, and grace./ A love that adores/ one remarkable face./ A love that is steady, devoted, and true—/Consider my love for incredible you.’” ― Kirkus Reviews

“Arriving just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving, this bouncy volume should please the palates of those searching for a sweet confection for a special someone. An appealing menagerie of Boynton's inimitable animal characters court and cavort through these buoyant pages, demonstrating how love ‘comes in every shape, and style.’ In a final spread, the animals gather together as the narrative winds to an unabashedly sentimental, sing-song close: ‘Now consider one love in the midst of the crowd—an affectionate love, neither timid nor loud.... A love that is steady, devoted, and true—Consider my love for incredible you.’ Aw, shucks. What's not to love—or at least like?” ― Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children’s author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children’s books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times bestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, “mostly to friends and family,” she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade children’s music. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning “One Shoe Blues” starring B.B. King, “Alligator Stroll” starring Josh Turner, and “Tyrannosaurus Funk” (animated) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boynton Bookworks; Reissue edition (December 3, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442494654
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442494657
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.4 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children's author, songwriter, producer, animator, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children's books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times Bestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, "mostly to friends and family," she says. She has also written—with Michael Ford—and produced six albums of renegade children's music. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold [over 500,000 copies sold] and "Philadelphia Chickens," nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum [over 1 million copies sold.] Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning "One Shoe Blues" starring B. B. King, "Alligator Stroll" starring Josh Turner, and "Tyrannosaurus Funk" (animation) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. Early in the pandemic, she collaborated remotely with Yo-Yo Ma on three animated shorts: "Mooing Home" for Mr. Ma's Songs of Comfort project; "Chanson Profonde", a good-natured sendup of French chanson; and, as a companion to her book of the same title, "Jungle Night", Boynton's cello/guitar/percussion arrangement of Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1". She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Crystal Sackal
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Books!!! Cute Illustrations! Made in the USA!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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I love Sandra Boynton books. The first purchase I ever made was after my ex's sister bought my daughter "The Going to Bed Book" and ever since then I've been purchasing her books. This was a steal.. sure it wasn't in perfect condition, butt that's okay.. there is a difference between torn up and well loved.

This book describes all kinds of love and ends with reminding the person its being read to just how loved they are. I will forever keep this book for my daughter.
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G-mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Cute!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
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Great little book. Perfect for Valentine's Day. I love how this is a hard back picture book and not a board book. This will be used for many years to come.
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momfinke
5.0 out of 5 stars Touchingly Charming
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014
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I ordered several copies of this book for my grandchildren, ages 6 - 12, for Valentine's Day. The sentiments make you consider the many faces of love and Boynton's charming drawings bring those feelings home. This wonderful little book has a message for all ages.
Love it!
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W. Moorhead
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Sandra Boynton!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2009
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I have always loved Sandra Boynton's greeting cards (she created the greatest belated birthday card ever!). Now she has moved on to books, and she produces outstanding little books for young children. I volunteer in our public library checking books in, and so I have a chance to see them! That's where I first saw "Consider Love," which is wonderful, and I immediately ordered a copy from Amazon to give to my wife for Valentine's Day. She thought it was wonderful too, and it is still lying on our coffee table.
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sweetJen
5.0 out of 5 stars STILL BELOVED
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
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Boynton at her rollicking hilarious crazy-sweet best
….a perennial favorite in our family and the next generations coming along…Keep ‘er comin’ !
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5.0 out of 5 stars People of all ages will love and appreciate the words of love and cute illustrations ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
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This book brought me to tears. People of all ages will love and appreciate the words of love and cute illustrations accompanying the rhymes.

For a first chance of love, a last chance of love, a reminder, a romantic gesture, a gift to a young person...you will love this book!
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Chelsea
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2012
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I gave this sweet book to my boyfriend, and we were both impressed with how cute the drawing are and the level of detail in them. The content is equally well thought out and precious. Overall, it's an adorable little book for children and adults alike.
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TryFailRepeat
5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit from Boynton!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
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Is there anything negative to be said about a Boynton book? I can't think of anything! We have almost her entire collection of books, and my toddler has loved them all! This one in particular made the perfect Valentine's Day gift for him!
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Mari
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely love book for a beloved
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2020
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Great book. Great condition. Fast delivery.
Excited to give it as a gift!!

Included a picture of the second last page.
I recommend this as a gift for someone you love!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely love book for a beloved
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2020
Great book. Great condition. Fast delivery.
Excited to give it as a gift!!

Included a picture of the second last page.
I recommend this as a gift for someone you love!
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new_dad
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, funny and romantic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2020
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Perfect gift for partner and a great way to teach children about the sometimes difficult concept of love and its different forms
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Rutlemaniac
5.0 out of 5 stars I love all things Boynton
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2020
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I love all things Boynton. More importantly so does my granddaughter.
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Marie-France
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2017
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Not quite what I was expecting but a cute little book :)
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4321
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2015
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Lovely book which we will be using as a reading at our wedding.
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