By: Liza Baker
Describes, in rhyming text, a mother's love for her child no matter how the little one feels or what he does.
Title: "I Love You Because You're You" by Liza Baker
Plot Summary: The book "I Love You Because You're You" is a heartwarming poem about a mother fox's unconditional love for her cub. The story captures the various moods of children, from happy to frightened, bashful to silly, and more. The narrative reassures children of their parents' abiding affection and approval, no matter their emotions or actions. The poem is illustrated by award-winning artist David McPhail, whose watercolor illustrations are sensitively wrought and never overly sentimental.
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Format and Availability: The book is now available in a padded, paper-over-board format, featuring cardstock pages and remarkable watercolor illustrations by David McPhail. This new format has made the book an enduring classic of the genre, becoming a favorite among families.