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Reviewed by Dr. Karen Hutchins Pirnot for Readers' Favorite
The I LOVE YOU Book by Todd Parr offers preschoolers the opportunity to think about common characteristics which make them lovable to family and friends. The book is very colorful and will visually attract the attention of the young reader. Each page offers a different primary color and is then enhanced through simple figures engaged in a particular activity. Child characteristics such as bravery, shyness, sadness, silliness, affection, and cleanliness are touted as traits that help to make a child lovable. In addition, common activities such as eating, playing, cooking, grocery shopping, walking and other daily activities are seen by adults as helping to make the young child lovable.
I liked the way the author likened common childhood characteristics and common daily activities to the way the adult looks at the child in a favorable light. I have seen many books similar to this but the specificity of the activity combined with the illustrations gives the book somewhat of a unique touch. Since young children need ongoing reminders of their lovableness, especially after being disciplined for not-so-lovable traits or behaviors, this would be a good book to help the youngster recover from the hurt of being chastised. Lifting the preschool on your lap and helping the child to feel the closeness of a loving relationship will surely assist the child in distinguishing good and bad traits as well as right and wrong behaviors. Afterwards, the child could be encouraged to suggest other items which might be included in the book.
