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You Are My Sweetheart

By Joyce Wan   

Scholastic Inc | ISBN 9781338045369 Board book
14 Pages | 6.08" x 6.01" | Ages 0 to 3

A playful, love-filled board book story full of candy-sweet images and an endearing cuddly message from beloved creator Joyce Wan.

In You Are My Sweetheart, every day is a chance to say "I love you" to your dearest. . . and sweetest!

This lovey-dovey board book includes Wan's iconic bold lines, glitter, and embossing on the cover as well as eye-catching spreads featuring an irresistible cast of chubby, lovable characters, such as candy hearts, a sweetie pie, a honey bun, and more. And at the end of the story you can't help but snuggle up with your own little sweetheart with "kisses and hugs" to remind them that you love them!

Raves & reviews:

Praise for Good Night, Sweetie:

"Wan excels at creating board books that combine irresistibly adorable cartoon graphics with text that channels intimate, lovey-dovey conversations between parent and child." —  Publishers Weekly

Praise for You Are My Merry Little Christmas:

"This board book helps little readers grasp that the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the ties that bind us." —  Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Peek-a-Boo Zoo:

"The warm, round illustrations provide a soothing tone, making this a perfect late-afternoon read right before naptime." —  Kirkus Reviews

"Working in her characteristic aesthetic of rounded, chunky shapes, Wan assembles a cute-as-can-be cast that includes a penguin, hippo, and more . . . A fun addition to the book-as-game category." —  Publishers Weekly

Praise for Are You My Mommy?:

"The book radiates warmth with soft curved lines used to form the characters and scenery. Distinct visual patterns add an extra dimension to each page." —  Kirkus Reviews

Praise for My Lucky Little Dragon:

"The bold, friendly animals pop off the page with energy." —  Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Hug You, Kiss You, Love You:

"The book maintains the chunky digital graphics of Wan's previous titles, and clever visual details are everywhere, from thematically patterned backgrounds of bones, waves, and leaves to the recurring heart elements incorporated into the animals." —  Publishers Weekly

"Simple, boldly outlined art, rests atop bright, patterned backgrounds, and the type is large and playful. An affectionate little book for preschoolers -- with glitter on the cover!" —  Booklist

Praise for We Belong Together

"Manga-like characterizations and a chunky, hip design deliver the cuddly sentiment with panache." —  Publishers Weekly