That’s Me Loving You by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Review by Lauren
Source: copy from publisher; all opinions are my own
Official Summary:
That feeling you always have in your heart?
That’s me loving you.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal captures parents’ desire to be ever-present in this simple and touching poem offering reassurance of their love. Signs of affection can be found in the natural world around us—from a soft breeze to a shimmering star.
Review: This picture is a poem by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, with wonderful and bright illustrations by Teagan White. The idea behind this story is that no matter how far apart a parent and a child may be, the parent is always there. They are in the wind, they are in the rainbow, they are even that butterfly on your shoulder. It’s a beautiful thought. I could see this being a great book to read to your child before they go sleep at a friend’s house. I know when I was younger sleeping somewhere else always made me nervous. This story shows that I’m never really alone.
That's Me Loving You by the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Picture Book Review) Click To TweetWhat makes this book particularly poignant at the moment is that Rosenthal has recently passed from cancer. Though the mother in this book is shown, I still think the idea behind this book would be great for a younger child who has lost either of their parents. The idea of their parents always being with them is especially special in that case.
It’s a quick, yet lovely, read, and White did a fantastic job on the illustrations. I especially liked that there is diversity in the children. Not just one child is shown. Almost every page has a different boy or girl, of different races, so it makes the book even more universal.
I’m thankful to have gotten the chance to read this book and share it with you all today! I know that Mother’s Day in the U.S. is tomorrow, but this would make a great read for moms (and even dads!) to read with their children. Definitely think about picking up a copy!
Sounds like a lovely little book, I’m sure it’s great for parents and their kids! The fact that there’s diversity shown in the illustrations is a huge plus.
I don’t have kids myself, but I could imagine many moms I know would love a book like this.
By the way, it’s Mother’s Day internationally tomorrow. Which makes me wonder if this book is going to be translated in other languages at some point. 🙂
What a brilliant idea and very comforting for a child who has lost a parent.
What gorgeous illustrations! This looks beautiful for Mother’s Day!
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i like the title. the illustration on the cover kind of reminds me of those by gyo fujikawa, from decades past. next time i’m in the bookstore, if i remember, i’ll check this out. thanks for calling it to my attention.
What a darling book! The illustrations are fantastic as well 🙂 Thanks for sharing this one!
This sounds so sweet!
I already read this book with my son and remain very pretty after reading it. I advise everyone to read it.
Oh, this sounds delightful, Lauren! It’d be great for any child with separation anxiety. So very sad that the author passed from cancer. Makes my heart hurt! Wonderful review! 🙂
This sounds like such a lovely book. So sad about the author.
What a great resource for children! Love it!
So sad about the author, my friend used to babysit her children when she was in college. I would definitely be interested in this book as it sounds very sweet.
This looks like a neat little book. I collect children’s picture books and this would be a fun addition to my collection. 🙂
Oh my heart.
This book sounds so wonderful and touching. This sounds like it would rank with Robert Munch’s book “I’ll Love You Forever” – like it would become a classic.
Thank you for sharing this.
It’s so heartbreaking to hear about the author.
Aw this is so absolutely darling!
A great book for children who may have some separation anxiety from their parents.
This sounds like such a beautiful story for all children! What a lovely message, and hopefully has some comfort to children in times when they are way from their parents temporarily, or even if the situation is more permanent. I think I might need to get a copy to read to my little ones one day.
This looks like such cute little book! I need this for my nieces and nephews!