Love

Matt de la Peña, winner of the Newbery medal for his previous picture-book, Last Stop on Market Street, deliver a poetic exploration of love in this newest title, which pairs his text with lovely artwork from illustrator Loren Long. From the day one is born, experiencing love through "two

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wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your bed, and the sound of their voices is love," this all-important emotional bond is ever-present in our lives, reaching us through actions large and small...

I went into Love with high expectations, given Matt de la Peña's excellent work in Last Stop on Market Street, which, although not deserving of the Newbery in my estimation, was nevertheless an excellent picture-book. Overall, I did appreciate this one, both for its message, and for the poetic delivery of that message. I also enjoyed the beautiful artwork, which was done in collaged prints, acrylic paint and pencil, and which depicts a diverse range of people. All that said, I just wasn't quite as moved by this one as I'd expected to be. Reactions vary, of course, so if you're looking for picture-books about love - the many ways it manifests itself in our lives, and the important role it plays - this might be one to pick up.

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