I would like to introduce you to a children’s book called What Is Love? Published by Mac Barnett and my family received a copy of the book in exchange for this review.
While Charlie was working in his Homeschool Workbooks this morning, I opened up What Is Love? and begin to browse through the book. Before I could stop myself, I was telling Charlie to look at the illustrations with me. Which Charlie and I enjoyed a lot.
Charlie enjoyed seeing all the adventures the young man went on to discover what is LOVE allowing us to discuss what love is to use. Throughout the book Charlie was reminded love is something different to everyone. Then Charlie made a list of what love was to him and the nice part was some of the things he listed was what the boy in the book found out others love allowing Charlie to have feelings just like the boy in the book.
About the book:
A beautiful fable about the nature of love, from beloved, award-winning picture book creators Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis.
” What Is Love? ” a young boy asks. “I can’t answer that,” his grandmother says, and so the boy goes out into the world to find out. But while each person he meets—the fisherman, the actor, and others—has an answer to his question, not one seems quite right. Could love really be a Fish, or Applause, or the night? Or could it actually be something much closer to home? This tender, funny tale is an original take on the “I love you” story, a picture book treasure for all ages to read and cherish.
A CLASSIC LOVE STORY: A wonderful narrative voice and spectacular pictures give this book the feel of a modern classic. Fans of The Runaway Bunny, Guess How Much I Love You, and Love You Forever will adore this book.
A BOOK THAT KIDS AS WELL AS PARENTS WILL ENJOY: Many books about the love between parents and children are told from an adult’s point of view. This book begins from the child’s perspective, and it’s funny and unexpected in ways that children can relate to, while being thoughtful in ways that adults will appreciate. Like all great children’s books, this book can be understood on many levels.
A BOOK ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF: The boy’s journey takes him to many different people, whose descriptions of what love means to them is very much about how they see themselves and their lives.
A GREAT READ-ALOUD: The engaging text is full of surprises and the distinctive voice of the narrator invites audiences to respond.
STAR TALENT: Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author and a beloved figure on the school speaking circuit. Carson Ellis is a Caldecott Honor-winner and illustrator of some of the most interesting and beautiful children’s books published today. They’re an incredible creative duo and long-time friends, working together for the first time on this book.
Perfect for:
• Mac Barnett fans
• Carson Ellis Fans
• Parents and grandparents
• Educators
• Librarians
Meet the Author Mac Barnett
Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author whose books for children have sold more than one million copies in the United States and have been translated into over 30 languages. His picture books include two Caldecott-Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, which also won the E.B White Read-Aloud Award, and Extra Yarn, which won both the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and The Skunk, illustrated by Patrick McDonnell, were named two of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2015 by The New York Times. Mac’s novels include the Brixton Brothers series of mystery novels The Terrible Two series. He lives in Oakland, California.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
