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--from the fisherman to the actor to everyone in
between--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 and 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.
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 kids 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 little 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 longtime friends, working together for the first time
on this children's book.
Perfect for:
- Fans of Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis
- Parents and grandparents, educators, and librarians
- Adding to the shelf alongside classic picture books like The Runaway
Bunny, Guess How Much I Love You, and Love You Forever
