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Warm like tea? Sweeter than red dates? A mother shares her love for her child as the two prepare a delicious meal together—perfect for fans of Guess How Much I Love You, Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You, and Mama, Do You Love Me?

What is love? a child wonders. What does it feel like, smell like, taste like? How does it move? How long does it last?

And as she prepares a traditional Chinese meal for her family, the child's mother replies: her love for him is rosy as wolfberries, warm like tea, sweeter than the red dates she puts in his soup. It shines through the water like its own brilliant sun. It goes round and round with no beginning and no end. Because a mother's love for a child is always there, warm and soft, broad and tender.

In this tender story that pairs beautifully poetic words with brilliantly stunning art, a mother's love comes alive on the page and wraps readers in its warm embrace.

Praise for My Love for You Is Always:

* "This perfect marriage of illustrations and lyrical writing celebrates the affection that’s expressed through a lovingly cooked meal. . . . This lovefest is a feast for all the senses." —Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED REVIEW*
* "Warm, wonderful . . . From start to finish, it's a charming and delicious tale." —BookPage, *STARRED REVIEW*

"In the vein of such familiar titles as Guess How Much I Love You and Mama, Do You Love Me? Sze creates a warm, tender look at love [and] a timeless tale of a mother’s infinite love . . . Asian culture and food references add a layer of depth to this story, providing a fresh version of a time-honored conversation." —School Library Journal

"As satisfying as a gentle hug—or a tasty dumpling." —Booklist

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ISBN-13:	9780593203071
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,113,759
Product dimensions:	8.94(w) x 9.38(h) x 0.33(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Gillian Sze (gilliansze.com) is the author of multiple poetry collections, as well as a bedtime story for children (The Night is Deep and Wide, illustrated by Sue Todd). She studied creative writing at Concordia University and received a PhD in études anglaises from Université de Montréal. Originally from Winnipeg, Gillian now lives with her family in Montreal, where she teaches creative writing and literature.You can follow Gillian on Twitter and Instagram @gilliansze.

Michelle Lee (mklillustration.com) was born and raised in Southern California. She studied printmaking and biology at UC Berkeley and earned her MS in education at the University of Pennsylvania while working as a K-8 science teacher. When not illustrating picture books, Michelle works as a freelance illustrator/designer and maintains a children's clothing line she co-founded. She enjoys making things, being in nature, and chocolate chip cookies. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Michelle on Instagram @fromthebear.

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Praise for My Love for You Is Always:

* "This perfect marriage of illustrations and lyrical writing celebrates the affection that’s expressed through a lovingly cooked meal. . . . This lovefest is a feast for all the senses." —Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED REVIEW*

* "Warm, wonderful . . . From start to finish, it's a charming and delicious tale." —BookPage, *STARRED REVIEW*

"In the vein of such familiar titles as Guess How Much I Love You and Mama, Do You Love Me? Sze creates a warm, tender look at love [and] a timeless tale of a mother’s infinite love . . . Asian culture and food references add a layer of depth to this story, providing a fresh version of a time-honored conversation." —School Library Journal

"As satisfying as a gentle hug—or a tasty dumpling." —Booklist

From the Publisher

09/01/2021
Toddler-PreS—In the vein of such familiar titles as Guess How Much I Love You and Mama, Do You Love Me? Sze creates a warm, tender look at love from a small Asian boy's perspective. The boy peppers his mother with questions about love as she prepares dinner. How does one sense and experience love? The mother, noting that love feels a little different for every person, offers answers that are full of her favorite things. With many food references, this story is a timeless tale of a mother's infinite love, which takes many forms. Through Lee's stunning colored pencil and gouache illustrations, simultaneously detailed and serene, readers witness the loving bond of mother and child surrounded by food, dragons, fish, and their adorable dog. The simple, comforting text will be most effective as a read-aloud between caretaker and child. VERDICT A recommended purchase for public libraries and those serving young children. Asian culture and food references add a layer of depth to this story, providing a fresh version of a time-honored conversation.—Monisha Blair, Glasgow M. S., Alexandria, VA

School Library Journal

★ 2021-07-14
Food isn’t just made with love, it is love.
A youngster asks, “Mama, do you love me?” The softly textured cartoons rendered in sweet, bright colors portray the mother, who shares her offspring’s pale skin and straight, black hair, bringing in groceries as she answers, “Yes, my child, of course I do.” The child’s curiosity is not satisfied, and the questions extend from the existential “But what is love, Mama?” to the sensory “What would it feel like?” Inspired by the ingredients laid before her, Mama attempts to translate the abstract to the tangible as she prepares a traditional Chinese meal. “My love for you feels warm. Like tea in my tummy.” Here the child is portrayed enveloped in the curly steam from the teacup. The deceptively simple narrative continues through the five senses, encompassing “What does it smell like?” and “Does it make a sound?” As Mama explores each metaphor, she mentions flavors and dishes ubiquitous to Asian kitchens such as persimmons, star anise, and steamed sticky rice. Each passage is accompanied by delectable scenes of food preparation that fade out to majestic fields of rice, a stand of bamboo, a swirling dragon. As the preparations culminate in a feast, Mama’s expression of love for her child achieves the infinite. This perfect marriage of illustrations and lyrical writing celebrates the affection that’s expressed through a lovingly cooked meal. (This book was reviewed digitally.)
This lovefest is a feast for all the senses. (Picture book. 4-6)

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