FICTION

Always

by Emma DODD
9780763675448. ea vol: illus. by Emma Dodd. 24p. (Love You Books). Candlewick/Templar. Aug. 2014. Tr. $12.99.
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PreS—In Always, a baby elephant explores opposites, from happy and sad to dirty and clean, ending with the reassuring message that no matter what, he will always be loved. Some pages have silver-foil accents; on one spread, both elephants are swimming in a silvery lake. In More and More, an expressive monkey's parent reassures him every little bit of him is loved, from "his nose to his toes" and his "wiggles to his giggles" and even his "messes and muddles." The illustrations are bright and bold and include well-placed gold-foil accents. Both of these sweet picture books feature minimal text and playful tones. They're certain to find a happy home of shelves everywhere and would make perfect cozy lap-sit stories.—Melisa Bailey, Harford County Library System, MD
Spare rhyming texts describe a parent's love for a child in this pair of sentimental picture books, acknowledging a child's ups and downs and assuring them that love is constant. Sweet digital illustrations of elephants (Always) and monkeys (More and More) are complemented by glossy metallic accents that will entice very young readers. No surprises, but plenty of heart. Review covers these titles: Always and More and More.
Reviewed by Melisa Bailey , Aug 01, 2014

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