{"product_id":"what-is-love-hardcover","title":"What Is Love? - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMac Barnett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarson Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful fable about the nature of love from beloved award-winning picture book creators Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"What is love?\" a young boy asks. \"I can't answer that,\" his grandmother says, and so the boy goes out into the world to find out. But while each person he meets--from the fisherman to the actor to everyone in between--has an answer to his question, not one seems quite right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Could love really be a fish, or applause, or the night? Or could it actually be something much closer to home? This tender, funny tale is an original take on the \"I love you\" story and a picture book treasure for all ages to read and cherish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA CLASSIC LOVE STORY: A wonderful narrative voice and spectacular pictures give this book the feel of a modern classic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A BOOK THAT KIDS AS WELL AS PARENTS WILL ENJOY: Many books about the love between parents and children are told from an adult's point of view. This book begins from the child's perspective, and it's funny and unexpected in ways that kids can relate to, while being thoughtful in ways that adults will appreciate. Like all great children's books, this book can be understood on many levels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A BOOK ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF: The little boy's journey takes him to many different people, whose descriptions of what love means to them is very much about how they see themselves and their lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A GREAT READ-ALOUD: The engaging text is full of surprises and the distinctive voice of the narrator invites audiences to respond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e STAR TALENT: Mac Barnett is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and a beloved figure on the school speaking circuit. Carson Ellis is a Caldecott Honor winner and illustrator of some of the most interesting and beautiful children's books published today. They're an incredible creative duo and longtime friends, working together for the first time on this children's book. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents and grandparents, educators, and librarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adding to the shelf alongside classic picture books like \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Guess How Much I Love You\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLove You Forever\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books \u003ci\u003eHome\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDu Iz Tak?\u003c\/i\u003e and has illustrated countless books for children. She lives on a farm in Oregon with her husband, two sons, and numerous animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMac Barnett is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of over 20 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eExtra Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSam and Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e, both winners of a Caldecott Honor and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. His picture books \u003ci\u003eLeo: A Ghost Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Skunk\u003c\/i\u003e were named two of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 2015 by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Oakland. You can visit him at www.macbarnett.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 9.2 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 December 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767937761568,"sku":"9781452176406","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e13b8eaff0512ea019b42f292b4b236d.webp?v=1780320935","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-is-love-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}