I Love You Always And Forever [Hardcover]

Jonathan Emmett (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

An endearing story of love between a father and daughter mouse.

In this endearing story about a father and his child, Longtail is always so much faster than Littletail. He's also so much cleverer. But that won't be forever, Longtail tells Littletail. At the end of a busy day, as Littletail curls up in their nest, Longtail reminds her of the one thing that will stay the same--always and forever.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-Two brown field mice, a father and daughter, scamper and scurry through the woods on a bright, sunny day. When Littletail challenges Longtail to a race, he wins, but he reminds his downcast youngster that one day she will be too big for him to catch. During hide-and-seek, Longtail easily finds Littletail, but he reminds her that she will grow to be cleverer as well. In a game of follow the leader, her father gets stuck because he is too big to follow her through the roots of an old tree, and he tells a triumphant Littletail that one day she will be as big as he. That evening, just before a very tired little mouse falls asleep in their cozy nest, Longtail kisses her good night and tells her what will last "always and forever." Large, realistic illustrations filled with wildflowers and berries provide a soothing backdrop to the mice romping in the woods. Wonderful for bedtimes and storytimes, this is a simple, heartwarming tale of companionship and a parent's unconditional love.—Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library, OH
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About the Author

JONATHAN EMMETT is the author of the bestselling I Love You Always and Forever and Ruby books. He lives in Nottingham, England with his family.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; 1 edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439916542
• ISBN-13: 978-0439916547
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 10.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jonathan was born in Leicestershire in 1965, the son of a rig fitter and a primary school teacher.
In addition to writing picture books such as "Bringing Down the Moon", "Someone Bigger" and "Ruby, in Her Own Time", Jonathan also paper-engineers pop-up books. His books have won several awards including the Red House Children's Book Award for "Pigs Might Fly" and the Kiekeboekprijs for "Bringing Down the Moon".
He lives in Nottingham with his wife, Rachel, and his children, Max and Laura.
Visit his website at www.scribblestreet.co.uk

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A PERFECT BOOK, December 1, 2007

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MY FOUR YEAR OLD AND I LOVE THIS BOOK! IN MY OPINION, I'M FINALLY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND A BOOK WHERE I DIDN'T HAVE TO PARAPHRASE TO MAKE THE STORY UNDERSTANDABLE AND ON TOP OF THAT, MY CHILD LAUGHED AND LOVED THE INCREDIBLE ARTWORK. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SO WONDERFUL IS IT'S A DAD AND DAUGHTER STORY BUT CAN EASILY BE CHANGED TO BE A MOM AND DAUGHTER STORY TOO - OR FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES AND CARES FOR A LITTLE ONE WHO LOVES TO PLAY A QUICK GAME OF HIDE SEEK, CHASE, ETC. THEN FEEL SAFE AND SECURE 'IN THE NEST' AT THE END OF THE DAY. WE RENTED IT FROM THE LIBRARY BUT I'LL BE BUYING IT NOW.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love You Always And Forever, December 13, 2008

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Laurie G. Livingston-irwin "Reikiwolf" (Haverhill,MA,USA) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the best children's books I have ever read! I read it to my grandchild at least once a week. She now understands that no matter what else in our lives changes,that our love for each other will always be there. That is a most important thing for children to know in this uncertain world. I love this book and reccommend it to anyone who loves a child.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i love you always and forever, October 11, 2009

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This book i have purchased for my grand daughter who is 6. She has read the book somany times and loves it so much that she kept in a seperate place called i love you books. It is very nice and i recommend for every child to be read at least once and they demand it to be owned