I Love You by Xiao Mao, illustrated by Tang Yun (New Frontier
Publishing) HB RRP $24.99
ISBN 9781925059762
Reviewed by
Rebecca Newman
Little Badger
learns how to say ‘I love you’ in five other languages — Chinese, Italian,
French, German and Spanish. She spends the rest of the day practising her new
words by calling out to everything she loves in her world (including everyday
objects and people).
The cheerful
illustrations have an earthy palette and a folk-art feel.
I Love You has a very simple storyline with a dose of positive
energy. By the time Little Badger gets a good night kiss from her mother you’ll certainly know how to say ‘I love
you’ in five more languages, too!
Preschoolers will
love learning a few words in another language. This would make a good addition
to a themed picture book collection for Harmony Day.
About
the reviewer: Rebecca Newman is a children’s writer and poet. When she’s not
writing or reviewing, she is kept busy as the managing editor at Alphabet
Soup’s website. rebeccanewman.net.au
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