Just the Way You Are

by Emma Dodd, Emma Dodd (Illustrator)

Overview

This heartwarming story that celebrates unconditional love is now available as a padded board book from international bestseller Emma Dodd.

I love you just the way you are.
So you will always know
that everything about you
is why I love you so.

The perfect gift for young and old, this warm story with beautiful illustrations celebrates a lovable little tiger cub who learns the value of having someone who loves them for being their authentic self.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781536238747
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	09/17/2024
Series:	Emma Dodd's Love You Books
Pages:	22
Product dimensions:	8.34(w) x 8.32(h) x 0.79(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Emma Dodd has created many books to critical acclaim. She works from a studio in England. When not working, she and her family spend as much time as they can surfing and walking in all weather.

Editorial Reviews

The tiger’s soothing words are delivered in gentle, lilting verse. The very sweet illustrations, created digitally, depict this appealing duo expressively; especially charming are scenes of the pair captured beneath a starry night sky. . . . Grown-ups sharing this title shouldn’t be surprised if their own offspring want to hear it more than once. . . . A delightful offering that will be especially welcome as a gift for baby showers and new parents.
—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2022-09-14
A doting parent offers tender assurances to a tiny child.

An adult tiger vows that they will be everlastingly devoted to their baby and at their side in every circumstance, under all conditions, no matter what, no matter when—and without the child’s having to change for any reason…ever. The pair, whose genders are unspecified, are endearingly depicted very close to each other, their bodies often entwined, over the course of a day and night. The enraptured cub listens carefully, taking the warm, comforting, empowering message to heart, not missing a word as the pair explore their habitat, reinforcing the idea of togetherness close to home and farther afield. Loving words like these from parents to children can’t be said often enough—and children can’t hear such esteem-building confidences often enough. The tiger’s soothing words are delivered in gentle, lilting verse. The very sweet illustrations, created digitally, depict this appealing duo expressively; especially charming are scenes of the pair captured beneath a starry night sky. Though there’s little new here, parent-child affirmations are always welcome. Grown-ups sharing this title shouldn’t be surprised if their own offspring want to hear it more than once. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A delightful offering that will be especially welcome as a gift for baby showers and new parents. (Picture book. 1-3)

Kirkus Reviews