The House of Love

The House of Love
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Age Range
4+
Release Date
December 28, 2021
ISBN
978-0593203316
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New York Times bestselling adult novelist Adriana Trigiani and beloved illustrator Amy June Bates team up for a heartwarming picture book about a how a family comes together to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Mia Valentina Amore loves valentines. After all, her name means My Valentine. When she wakes up on Valentine's Day, it looks like just another morning in the rickety old Amore house in the Blue Ridge mountains of Appalachia. But over the course of the day, her home is transformed into the House of Love. Mia and her mama festoon the halls, build a gumdrop tree, bake cupcakes, and most importantly, make valentines for all six of her siblings. But when Mia doesn't receive her own valentine, she wonders if Mama could have forgotten her.

New York Times bestselling novelist and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani has crafted a tender mother-daughter story that celebrates Valentine's Day or any day that brings family together. And acclaimed illustrator Amy June Bates brings warmth and coziness to a story that affirms it doesn't matter where you come from as long as that place is full of love.

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Atop a hill, there's a rundown house that doesn't look the greatest on the outside, but inside lives a large family that's full of love. Even though their living situation isn't the best, they make the most of it and make up for what's lacking in the house with the love they share for each other. For example, there are cracks and holes in the window, but Mia fixes it with buttons and adds character to the house. While Dad wants to fix the windows, Mia prefers the buttons.

Among this family, Valentine's Day is one of their favorites and is Mia's favorite day of the year because her name means My Valentine. They always go over the top with decorations and make a party out of it. Mia is most worried about everyone not making it in time to celebrate, but thankfully, the weather seems nice where it shouldn't be a problem. Mia helps her mom clean and decorate the house by reaching all the lower places Mama can't. In the end, we see the family together and celebrating what family really means.

THE HOUSE OF LOVE is all about making the most out of what you have and not worrying about others. Instead, it promotes strong family ties and celebrating each day. The illustrations are like watercolor portraits and have a red and pink color scheme that goes perfect with Valentine's Day. This is a heart-warming read that's perfect for this cold weather and Valentine's season.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this as a Valentine's Day gift to any child aged 4 and up because it's all about strong familial bonds and appreciating what you have.
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