You Are My I Love You, Maryann K. Cusimano
You Are My I Love You, Maryann K. Cusimano
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You Are My I Love You

Author: Maryann K. Cusimano

Narrator: Allyson Johnson

Unabridged: 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/21/2018

Synopsis

The all-time classic, bestselling ode to the love shared between parent and child. Perfect for new parents, baby showers, christenings, and sharing at bedtime.

I am your parent; you are my child.
I am your quiet place; you are my wild.I am your favorite book; you are my new lines.
I am your nightlight; you are my starshine.A day in the life of parent and child--full of smiles and giggles, messes and meals, boundless energy and well-earned rest. Not to mention lots of love. Here, in simple rhyming verse, is one such day. Share it with others and treasure the memories.

About The Author

Maryann Cusimano has been working with children since she was a teen–as a clown, story-teller, singer, puppeteer, and caregiver. You Are My I Love You arose out of her work with children, especially the PeaceKids group in the Sursum Corda housing project. Maryann lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Rich Love. She is an associate professor of international politics at Catholic University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista

This is a very sentimental book and it got me. Everything is about the opposites or yin and yang between parent and child. ex. "I am you quiet place; you are my wild". I am not a parent, but even just being an aunt, I see how these relationships fit in just like this book is saying. The two can be t......more

Goodreads review by Sara

I stood in B&N reading this book and a single, silent tear escaped down my cheek. I wasn't even pregnant at the time. Now, two babies later, the book touches me in places that it couldn't when I first read it, simply because I had never been there. "You are my first wish...." every time I read that......more

Goodreads review by Kara

The first time I read this book I admit that I cried. A sweet story, nicely rhymed and beautifully illustrated, describing the relationship between a parent and a child. My little boy loves this story and we read it nearly every night. I still sometimes get teary eyed as I read things that applied to......more

Goodreads review by Taylor

Love this sappy shit. *wipes tear*......more

Quotes

"The rhythmic and lyrical text of this beautifully illustrated picture book explores the special connections between a parent and child...The joy and movement of running, spinning, splashing, and hugging are all captured in a warm and lighthearted manner.  An appealing choice for bedtime sharing." -School Library Journal

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