Mr. Boddington's Studio: How to Say I Love You: Delightful Poems for Valentine's Day

by Mr. Boddington's Studio, Mr. Boddington's Studio (Illustrator)

Overview

It’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day and all things love with this gorgeous and gifty picture book from Mr. Boddington’s Studio.

Following the popularity of Mr. Boddington’s Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Mr. Boddington’s Studio: Valentine’s Day features a collection of poems focused on love brought to life by Mr. Boddington’s signature art style. Including well-known works like "How Do I Love Thee?" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, lesser-known gems, and original poems written by Mr. Boddington's Studio, this assortment of age-appropriate love poems will be sure to please both parents and young readers looking for a literary way to celebrate the holiday.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593383087
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	12/10/2024
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Mr. Boddington's Studio is a vibrant stationery store in Brooklyn, New York, servicing the country's coolest lovers of all things paper. From invitation design to unique illustrations, the team at Mr. Boddington's Studio delights in providing the best in customized stationery arts.

Editorial Reviews

08/23/2024

Gr 3–6—Unlike this book's predecessor, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, which is an illustrated version of the classic poem, this book is a combination of classic love poems and new verses. Elizabeth Barrett Browning's "Sonnet 43" ("How do I love thee?/ Let me count the ways.") and Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18" ("Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?") are a page turn from "Teddy bear, where's the postage stamp?/ And I need to find my shoe,/ Let's skip to the postbox down the street,/ To mail this card to our pal in the zoo!" One spread has Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Love's Philosophy," which is about a person desperate for a kiss, on one side, while an original poem on the opposite page sings the praises of a panda's skating skills. The accompanying illustrations for both of these poems show animals ice skating in odd outfits. The ice skating panda poem has nothing to do with love. While the famous love poems are all intense, the new poems are fluffy and insipid. The chasm of quality is evident. VERDICT This gift book for Valentine's Day misses its mark by combining impassioned classic poems with frivolous original ones. Not recommended.—Elaine Fultz

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