{"product_id":"my-love-for-you-is-always-hardcover","title":"My Love for You Is Always - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian Sze\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichelle Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm like tea? Sweeter than red dates? A mother shares her love for her child as the two prepare a delicious meal together--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eGuess How Much I Love You\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWherever You Are My Love Will Find You\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMama, Do You Love Me?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is love? \u003c\/i\u003ea child wonders. \u003ci\u003eWhat does it feel like, smell like, taste like? How does it move? How long does it last?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd as she prepares a traditional Chinese meal for her family, the child's mother replies: her love for him is rosy as wolfberries, warm like tea, sweeter than the red dates she puts in his soup. It shines through the water like its own brilliant sun. It goes round and round with no beginning and no end. Because a mother's love for a child is always there, warm and soft, broad and tender. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this tender story that pairs beautifully poetic words with brilliantly stunning art, a mother's love comes alive on the page and wraps readers in its warm embrace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMy Love for You Is Always\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"This perfect marriage of illustrations and lyrical writing celebrates the affection that's expressed through a lovingly cooked meal. \u003ci\u003e. . .\u003c\/i\u003e This lovefest is a feast for all the senses.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"Warm, wonderful . . . From start to finish, it's a charming and delicious tale.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In the vein of such familiar titles as \u003ci\u003eGuess How Much I Love You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMama, Do You Love Me?\u003c\/i\u003e Sze creates a warm, tender look at love [and] a timeless tale of a mother's infinite love . . . Asian ­culture and food references add a layer of depth to this story, providing a fresh version of a time-honored conversation.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As satisfying as a gentle hug--or a tasty dumpling.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Sze \u003c\/b\u003e(gilliansze.com) is the author of multiple poetry collections, as well as a bedtime story for children (\u003ci\u003eThe Night is Deep and Wide\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sue Todd). She studied creative writing at Concordia University and received a PhD in études anglaises from Université de Montréal. Originally from Winnipeg, Gillian now lives with her family in Montreal, where she teaches creative writing and literature.You can follow Gillian on Twitter and Instagram @gilliansze. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Lee \u003c\/b\u003e(mklillustration.com) was born and raised in Southern California. She studied printmaking and biology at UC Berkeley and earned her MS in education at the University of Pennsylvania while working as a K-8 science teacher. When not illustrating picture books, Michelle works as a freelance illustrator\/designer and maintains a children's clothing line she co-founded. She enjoys making things, being in nature, and chocolate chip cookies. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @fromthebear.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.1 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768060870944,"sku":"9780593203071","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7cba42fbac79bf88dd570f4be385cb48.webp?v=1780323789","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-love-for-you-is-always-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}