Did I Tell You I Love You Today? [Hardcover]

Deloris Jordan (Author), Shane W. Evans (Illustrator), Roslyn M. Jordan (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2004

Apart or together, near or far, day or night, from childhood to adulthood -- the never-ending reach and power of a mother's love touches every moment of every day, even when you least expect it. All you need to do is make sure to notice.

Deloris and Roslyn M. Jordan, mother and sister of basketball superstar Michael Jordan, celebrate family in this reassuring book about the many special ways we cherish those we love.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–An African-American mother describes the many ways that she expresses her love to her son throughout the day. From the rising of the sun until the moon comes out, her feelings are revealed through routine tasks, such as helping the boy get dressed and clean his room, sending him off to school, and spending time with him at the park. After dinner, she cuddles the youngster and reads him a story, reassuring him that he is safe and cherished. Just as the book opens, it ends with the mother praying, hoping that "…in all I've done and was moved to say,/I've done my best in telling you, child,/that 'I love you' every day." The vibrant oil paintings assist in capturing the playful, affectionate relationship between mother and child. Set against bright background scenes, the characters take center stage in each appealing spread. This is a useful book for family storytimes because it offers adults a pattern for building good parenting skills.–Tracy Bell, Durham Public Schools, NC
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About the Author

Deloris Jordan is Michael Jordan's mother and the coauthor of Salt in His Shoes, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, which Booklist called "inspirational," and Did I Tell You I Love You Today?, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, which was called "a tender read-aloud" by Kirkus Reviews. She is also the author of Family First: Winning the Parenting Game, a book highlighting the seven principles of parenting. Through her work with the James Jordan Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the Jordan Institute for Families at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mrs. Jordan is widely regarded as an advocate for children and families. The mother of five children and the grandmother of eleven, Mrs. Jordan lives in Chicago.

Roslyn M. Jordan is Michael Jordan's sister and the coauthor, with Deloris Jordan, of Salt in His Shoes and Did I Tell You I Love You Today? She lives in Chicago.

Shane W. Evans is the award-winning illustrator of many children's books, including No More! by Doreen Rappaport, Bintou's Braids by Sylviane A. Diouf, and Homemade Love by Bell Hooks. Mr. Evans lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689852711
• ISBN-13: 978-0689852718
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,088,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, loving book to reinforce mom's love, January 26, 2006

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I read this book to my children (ages 2 and 4) every night. It makes them feel safe and loved, which is exactly why I bought it. My husband is currently deployed in the military, and I have been assembling a library of books that reinforce the messages that Mom loves you, and there are many ways she shows it. I think this book is fantastic, and it has made bedtime wonderful!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!!!!!, December 16, 2009

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happy mom2003 "happy mom" (DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Did I Tell You I Love You Today? (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book. Love is an action word and this book breaks down loving your child into daily tasks and responsibilities in a way that makes it seem more like fun than a chore!! It is great for first time parents to identify all the ways that they can and should show their love for a child. Many people "say" that someone loves them but they can't tell you how. I think if children learn to identify meaningful ways that people show their care and concern for you, it will help them recognize when they are in relationships that are not good for them (friendships and intimate relationships)

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!, August 1, 2011

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This review is from: Did I Tell You I Love You Today? (Hardcover)

This book is wonderful because it shows that by making our children clean their room, eat, go to school, read them books, that we are showing them that we love them. It's my personal favorite book to read to my almost 4 yr old.