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2) Love
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Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate the bonds of love that connect us all.
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An African American father assures his child that although he is not around as much as he would like, his child is always in his mind and heart. Provides concrete examples of how much the father loves the child, accompanied by things they love to do together. For example, the father loves the child more than dancing, but he loves when they dance together.
4) I am loved
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Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most impartant message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved--themselves!
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"Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, ... author and ... actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, [meant to welcome] a baby to the party of life"--Publisher marketing.
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"As the seasons turn, Maisie rides her bull in and out of Dada's tall tales. Her Mama wears linen and plays the viola. Her Dada wears kente cloth and plays the marimba. They come from different places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all, they love her just the same. A joyful celebration of a mixed-race family and the love that binds us all together."-- Provided by publisher.
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A father shares his autistic son's story and offers inspiration and advice for families facing similar challenges. Like any other teen boy, Austin loves pizza, movies, dancing, and girls. But unlike most other eighteen-year olds, he has a rare brittle-bone disease, was locked in a mental ward as a child, and is autistic. Yet Austin doesn't let any of that stop him.
13) Hooked
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A boy and his dad discover all they have in common on a fishing trip in this sweet picture book about father-son bonding.
15) Love you always
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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text portray a young girl who is surrounded by family and friends who love her.
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"An evergreen message about hope and unconditional love is told through the story of a bunny separated from its parent during a rainstorm and all the forest friends who come together to offer help. This lyrical book will touch children who have experienced deep loneliness or isolation, and is crafted especially for those who know the unique heartache of witnessing a family member suffer from addiction. You Are Always Loved reinforces the message that...
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"Hay muchísimas cosas grandes: casas, planetas, ¡el universo! Pero no hay nada más grande que el amor por una hija o un hijo."--Back cover.
"Un recorrido por los diferentes tipos de familias: de una mamá y un papá, de dos papás, dos mamás, de una mamá o un papá, con varios hermanos, abuelos... y por los lugares en que viven: su casa, su barrio, su ciudad, el mundo, el universo... No importa cuán grande sea lo descrito, el amor...
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"Con unas bellas y humoristicas ilustraciones, este libro es un canto a todo el mundo de posibilidades que aguardan a nuestros hijos y al amor que como padres sentimos por ellos sean lo que sean de mayores."--Amazon.
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.