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Love Is: (Illustrated Story Book about Caring for Others, Book About Love for Parents and Children, Rhyming Picture Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, January 24, 2017

by Diane Adams (Author), Claire Keane (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,211 ratings
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A heartwarming book for young children about the challenges and joys that come with giving and receiving love.

This beautifully illustrated book tells the moving story of a little girl and a duckling who both grow to understand what it means to care for each other as they learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding on.

When a little girl finds a duckling who has wandered away from the park onto the city streets, she takes it home to care for it. The baby duck requires constant attention—early morning feedings, bathing, and tidying—until the time comes to say goodbye. When her pet has grown too big for the bath, the girl takes the full-grown duck back to the pond. Afterward, she misses it and wonders if it remembers her . . . until one day, the duck comes back—with six ducklings of her own.

ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Lyrical text makes the book fun to read aloud, while the story conveys important lessons about responsibility.

TALENTED CREATORS: Diane Adams is the author of Two Hands to Love You. Illustrator Claire Keane is the author and illustrator of Once Upon a Cloud and is also known for her development art for the movies Tangled and Frozen.

READERS LOVE IT: With a nearly 5-star rating on Amazon, reviewer rave! "This sweet and playful text, paired masterfully with engaging illustrations, defines love in its purest form," says one. Another calls it "the most beautiful children's book . . . super sweet, cute, and inspiring!"

Perfect for:
  • Children who love animals
  • Gift givers looking for a great birthday, Valentine’s Day, or Easter gift for children
  • Fans of If Animals Kissed Good Night and On the Night You Were Born 
 
 
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    AD560L
  6. Dimensions
    7.6 x 0.5 x 9.55 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    January 24, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    1452139970
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452139975
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PreS-Gr 2—A little girl finds a duckling who has wandered away from the park onto the city streets. She takes the baby home to raise. Her new charge requires constant attention—early morning feedings, bathing, and tidying—until the time comes to say goodbye. Realizing that her pet has grown too big for the bath, the girl takes the full-grown duck back to the pond to rejoin its family. Afterward, she misses it and wonders if it remembers her. One day, the duck comes back—with six ducklings of her own. "And love is also watching, waving,/wondering if love remembers you,/and knowing in a happy instant,/that love has lasted…/…and grown some, too." A love poem, an ode to motherhood, this sweet and touching book will speak to children who have or want a pet, as well as to their parents. The illustrations, rendered in Photoshop against a white background, reflect and enrich the text by adding humor: the wide-eyed girl cradling her pillow over her ears to drown out the midnight quacks; frantically chasing the duckling with a towel, bathwater overturned; or hands on hips, with dustpan and brush in front of a mound of sunflower seeds. The endpapers feature pale yellow duckies along with other elements from the story, such as a tub, a tree, a bag of seed, etc. VERDICT A tender choice for sharing with children and parents, especially on Valentine's Day.—Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools

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“A love poem, an ode to motherhood, this sweet and touching book will speak to children who have or want a pet, as well as to their parents.”-School Library Journal

"From the start of this book, the caring nature of a little girl and neediness of a lost duckling become intertwined."--The Washington Post

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"Tenderly funny."--Here Wee Read

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; First Edition (January 24, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452139970
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452139975
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD560L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 0.5 x 9.55 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,211 ratings

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    Claire Keane studied graphic design at L'Ecole Superieure D'Arts Graphiques in Paris, France before designing for Walt Disney's Tangled and Frozen, among other films. She is the author and illustrator of many critically acclaimed picture books, including Little Wonder, Little Big Girl and Love Is. Claire works on her books and animated films from her art studio in Venice Beach where she lives with her kids, Matisse and Roman

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    Diane Adams is the author of Love Is, which was featured in the Washington Post and chosen as an Amazon Book of the Year for 2017. Claire Keane, the illustrator of Love Is, was an animator on the movie, Frozen.

    Adams has two books out with Chronicle Books (Love Is, and Two Hands to Love You), and three books out with Peachtree Publishers (Zoom!, I Can Do It Myself, and I Want To Help). She has also illustrated a book for The National Wildlife Refuge, entitled A Home for Salty.

    She teaches English at a university in Southern California.

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The SWEETEST book with the best illustrations. My daughter and I have read this with her eyes in awe. Beautiful meaning and pictures for she and I to enjoy together. Thank you for making this!!! Highly recommend as a gift to a new mom or for a little girl’s birthday.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book! Beautiful illustrations and story message
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 This story had me crying. Such a sweet story that tugs on a Mama’s heart strings for obvious reasons 😭😭😭
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The SWEETEST book with the best illustrations. My daughter and I have read this with her eyes in awe. Beautiful meaning and pictures for she and I to enjoy together. Thank you for making this!!! Highly recommend as a gift to a new mom or for a little girl’s birthday.
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The SWEETEST book with the best illustrations. My daughter and I have read this with her eyes in awe. Beautiful meaning and pictures for she and I to enjoy together. Thank you for making this!!! Highly recommend as a gift to a new mom or for a little girl’s birthday.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It truly teaches the joy of love
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What a delightful book to share with my granddaughter. It really shows the importance of love, letting love go, and how love comes back to you.
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This book brought me to tears and my 2.5 year old boy loved it. It is a beautiful short and rhythmic story that speaks about the ups and downs of love. When we read it, I let my son describe the imagery as I explain in a simple way what the story is trying to tell us. “[love] it’s sensing when the time is right to lift those wings, to travel on.” I say “the little duck grew and now wants to fly”. It’s just a wonderful wonderful story and I truly appreciate the black girl character as I try to bring diversity to the books I read to my son. You won’t regret buying it, it will make a beautiful gift as well.
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This book brought me to tears and my 2.5 year old boy loved it. It is a beautiful short and rhythmic story that speaks about the ups and downs of love. When we read it, I let my son describe the imagery as I explain in a simple way what the story is trying to tell us. “[love] it’s sensing when the time is right to lift those wings, to travel on.” I say “the little duck grew and now wants to fly”. It’s just a wonderful wonderful story and I truly appreciate the black girl character as I try to bring diversity to the books I read to my son. You won’t regret buying it, it will make a beautiful gift as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book for mom and child
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I might love the book more than my two year old. But it’s a favorite and read almost every night.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and poignant new classic...perfect for parents or kids in transition
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On a whim, I bought this book. A few days later it arrived, poignantly available to steer myself and my family into our new season of my return to career and the kids to school for the first time. Honestly, I’d buy this for grown-up friends who are having a child leave the nest, go to school for the first time, or other major transitions in parenting. The illustrations are adorable and delightful. The story is encouraging (even though a few tears might come to your eyes, it’s all goodness.) I love it. Do yourself a favor, and buy this book. My little four year old asked me to read it two times in a row.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The sweetest book there ever was...
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This is a children’s story but it’s touching and meaningful, no matter your age. The storyline is precious, and very heartwarming. I definitely shed a tear or two while reading this to my daughter. The illustrations are beautiful, I would just love to display this book forever in my daughters room because it’s so pretty to look at. The book quality itself is great! I should note that the book is hardcover, but the only illustration on the outside is that which is on the jacket/sleeve. The actual book has no imagery on the outside so please treat the book jacket gently if you’d like it to stay on! I bought two copies — one for my daughters Valentine’s Day basket, and one for our friends’ daughter who is just a few months older. She actually resembles the little girl in the book, so it made it even more special to gift. I highly recommend this book to everyone! Definitely a must-have!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The sweetest book there ever was...
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This is a children’s story but it’s touching and meaningful, no matter your age. The storyline is precious, and very heartwarming. I definitely shed a tear or two while reading this to my daughter. The illustrations are beautiful, I would just love to display this book forever in my daughters room because it’s so pretty to look at. The book quality itself is great! I should note that the book is hardcover, but the only illustration on the outside is that which is on the jacket/sleeve. The actual book has no imagery on the outside so please treat the book jacket gently if you’d like it to stay on! I bought two copies — one for my daughters Valentine’s Day basket, and one for our friends’ daughter who is just a few months older. She actually resembles the little girl in the book, so it made it even more special to gift. I highly recommend this book to everyone! Definitely a must-have!
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fred wolf
5.0 out of 5 stars The story of love
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I think this book was a wonderful way to explain what love is.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
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Really loved this book, perfect for valentine's day for my little girl!
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Giusy
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello come mi aspettavo
Reviewed in Italy on March 23, 2021
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Cercavo questo libro per la mia bambina. Sono riuscita a trovarlo solo qui. Ci ha messo un po' per arrivare ma era più che prevedibile. Consegna cmq puntualissima.
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Judith Caceres
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto para leer en familia
Reviewed in Mexico on November 14, 2018
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Muy bonito, nos gustó mucho, todo, las ilustraciones y y la forma en que describe que es amar, es bueno para enseñarles sobre el amor
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Ananya Chandrashekar
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
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A beautiful book about love,and care !!
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