Books About Love That Are Lovely To Read

Individual copies available in our shop or at your favorite independent bookstores.
Also available through Baker & Taylor, Follett School Solutions and Midwest Library Service.
SUN KISSES, MOON HUGS
By Susan Schaefer Bernardo
Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher
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No matter how far apart we are, I will always find ways to tell you I love you. Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs is a beautiful picture book with a simple but powerful message: love lasts forever. The book is intended for all children but is especially healing for children coping with separation anxiety, grief, loss or divorce.
It is a Gold Medal winner of the International Publisher Awards, and a featured title in the LeVar Burton Kids Skybrary app. It was selected as a Child's Grief Awareness Day book-of-the-month, and also featured three years in a row for Multicultural Children's Book Day.
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32-page, 8.5 x 11
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0971122819
​Paperback ISBN: 978-0971122840
Age: 3+
BESOS DE SOL, ABRAZOS DE LUNA (The Spanish-English bilingual version of Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs)
By Susan Schaefer Bernardo
Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher
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Besos de Sol, Abrazos de Luna es una versión bilingüe español-inglés de Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs, un hermoso libro de cuentos ilustrado con un mensaje simple pero poderoso: el amor dura para siempre. Escrita lírico y ilustraciones encantadoras proporcionan una lectura perfecta para cualquier niño. El libro también es ideal para apoyar a los niños en situaciones del dolor, ansiedad por separación, el divorcio, la enfermedad, la mudanza u otras situaciones traumáticas, envolviéndolos en una manta de seguridad cálida y reconfortante y abriendo un diálogo sobre la naturaleza del amor. Incluso cuando los seres queridos no pueden estar con nosotros, podemos sentir su presencia a través de nuestras profundas conexiones con el mundo natural.

​Paperback: 32-page, 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 978-1951297008
Age: 3+
THE RHINO WHO SWALLOWED A STORM
By LeVar Burton and Susan Schaefer Bernardo
Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher
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THE LONG AWAITED RETURN OF A HEALING CLASSIC!
When little Mica Mouse is scared by thunder booming outside her cozy home, Papa Mouse reaches for just the right story to comfort her. Hugging her close, he begins to read The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. In this poetic book-within-a-book, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves. Swallowing the storm just makes him feel worse, so Rhino sets off on a whimsical journey toward healing. Rhino is an engaging resource to help children express their feelings and navigate through difficult experiences. The “Take a Deeper Look” page at the end of the book even provides discussion questions to facilitate a healing dialogue.
 
​Hardcover & Paperback: 32-page, 8.5 x 11 
Ages: 3+​
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THE ARTIST WHO LOVED CATS
The Inspiring Tale of Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
By Susan Schaefer Bernardo
Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher

Awards: Parent's Choice Gold, Benjamin Franklin Silver, IPPY Bronze, INDIES Book of the Year Bronze, SCBWI Spark Honor

​The Artist Who Loved Cats is a rhyming picture book biography of artist Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen,
​the creator of the iconic Le Chat Noir Cabaret posters created in 19th-century Paris. More than just a biography, it is a celebration of art, inspiration, and following your heart to create a life that you love. It's the perfect book for expanding children's knowledge of real life artists, teaching them to appreciate art and antiques, and supporting their creative spark!
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Hardcover: 32-page, 8.5 x 11
ISBN:978-0971122888
Grade: 1-2
ADVENTURES OF TINY HOUSE
By Susan Schaefer Bernardo
Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher
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The adventure begins when an old farmhouse gets salvaged and recycled into Tiny, a snug little house with a big heart -- and WHEELS! With the help of Big Truck, Tiny sets off across America to discover if he is still a real home. After thousands of miles, Tiny discovers that home isn't a place…it's a feeling in your heart.
The irresistible rhymes and delightfully detailed illustrations in this new classic are sure to enchant children - and the book's gentle messages about sustainable living and working together will delight parents and teachers as well.
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Hardcover: 32-page, 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 978-0971122826
Age: 3+ years

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​Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs. 

The article appeared in 150 newspapers, including the Washington Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times!

Rhino Orbits the Earth!

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Did you know that The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm was sent on this rocket to the International Space Station? There it was read aloud by astronaut Kate Rubins for Story Time From Space!

Tiny Named One Of The 20 BEST Picture Books For Kindergarten! ​

Tiny was so proud and honored to be in such
​incredible company!

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