Carry My Heart With You

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Author(s)

Danielle McLean

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Anna Terreros-Martin

Publisher Name

Tiger Tales

Genre(s)

Age Range

Release Date

November 07, 2023

ISBN13

978-1680102970

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A heartwarming book that reminds little ones how a parent's love is always with them, even when they're apart. Includes a high-quality wooden heart for little ones to take with them wherever they go!

Being away from a parent can be difficult for a child, and this heartwarming book can help make that transition just a little easier. This sweet celebration of love that features simple, rhyming text reminds little ones how a parent's love is always with them, no matter where they are. Includes a high-quality wooden heart for children to take wherever they go as a tangible reminder of that love!

Editor review

1 review

Great title for reassurance

October 07, 2023

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

A little rabbit is starting school, and apprehensive as his father drops him off. He is given a small heart to carry with him as his day unfolds. From coloring pcitures to being in a play to helping a friend who has fallen, the rabbit holdsonto the heart, and it comforts him in good times and bad. A small woooden heart is included with the book in a pull compartment in the front cover.

Good Points

The illustrations are reminiscent of Rosemary Wells' animals, but have a softer, more chalk pastel quality to the coloring. Rabbit goes to school with and has friends who are hedgehogs, squirrels, badgers, and foxes, and there is a parent depicted in a wheelchair, so there is some attempt at diversifying the characters. The facial expressions are delightful, and the color palette heavy on soft greens and peaches, which gives this a pleasant 1980s feel that should appeal to today's parents.

The message is a good one; the parent's love is with the child even when they are not together. The text is short, so would hold up to repeated readings and make a nice mantra for a child who has some separation anxiety.

My favorite book about being apart is Waddell's Owl Babies, and this would be a good book to have in rotation for a child who needs reassurance, along with Penn and Harper's The Kissing Hand Dewdney's Llama Llama Misses Mama, and Rusackas' I Love You All Day Long.