I Believe in You
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
"Whether it's sunny or stormy, Whether you're happy or blue, I'm here to say, without a doubt that I believe in you."
I Believe in You is a heartfelt, inspiring book from the author of If I Could Keep You Little about the power of a parent's love. A beloved bestselling author who has touched the lives of millions, Marianne Richmond's evocative text and beautiful illustrations will speak straight to a parent's heart, exploring that feeling of unconditional love and unwavering support.
Growing up is a roller coaster ride of emotion and adventure, asking a child to show self-confidence and courage that they may not know they have. Showing you will be by their side can mean the world to them and give them the strength they often so desperately need. Award-winning author and illustrator Marianne Richmond uses her signature uplifting style to show that your support and unconditional love is always there as children navigate the road of life. Her heartfelt message makes this a wonderful kindergarten graduation book — or graduation gift for any age!
I Believe in You encourages kids to look within to find they have all they need to succeed?and to know they always have someone cheering them on. Make this your most inspiring bedtime story to say goodnight and "I love you" every night with this beloved book.
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While the vignettes in Richmond's latest inspirational picture book are intended for the elementary school set (her characters grapple with not getting picked for a team, being scared of monsters in the closet, and jumping off the diving board), what human, of any age, couldn't use this kind of cheering up: "When your project seems too hard,/ and you want to go to bed,/ I believe in your smart thinking/ to learn and grow instead." Feel-good, you-can-do-it stories often sag under the weight of their own preciousness, but Richmond has found her sweet spot (though it may still be too saccharine for some). The succinct, plainspoken text employs figurative language with a light touch ("When the day dips up and down/ like a roller coaster ride"), and her pastel watercolors strike the right balance between astute observation and a breezy, na f aesthetic. There are even a few surprises, like the overhead view of a once-frightened child snuggling with one of the closet monsters. Even those who aren't fond of this genre will recognize that Richmond knows how to craft a book with broad commercial appeal. Ages 4 up.
