What I Like About You

By Colleen Ludington

Book Overview

"You're a custom-made kid, by God's own design. You're not three; you're not two; you are one of a kind!" Written with the whimsy of Dr. Seuss and the love of a parent, this rhyming verse makes kids' toes tap and their faces smile. Kids love listening again and again as a silly Mom counts the reasons for loving her child, while also reminding us of God's boundless love. Children are reassured by the message that love isn't dependent on glamorous looks or great accomplishments-it comes without conditions. "Is it all coming clear now? Can you see that it's true? All those things that I like, are what I LOVE about you!"

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400302927
• ISBN13: 9781400302925
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A great book for kids

What I Like About You, written by Colleen Ludington and illustrated by Paula Becker, celebrates how special children are as God's creations. It's about all the wonderful ways the parent of a little kangaroo appreciates her child, while reminding the child of God's boundless love. Written in rhyme, the text is lively and fast-paced. Here's a sample: You're a gift to me from God up above, Perfectly, delightfully created in love. When I'm with you and when we're apart, You're always with me - right here in my heart. The colorful, whimsical illustrations will capture a child's attention and the rhymed text will put a smile on their face. What I Like: Everything, especially the illustrations. What I Dislike: Nothing. Overall Rating: Excellent. Age Appeal: The publisher suggests baby to preschool, but I think the age group should be extended to at least first- or second-graders. 5 stars. Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review

A priceless bedtime message for every beloved child

When I read this book to my kids, I can picture God smiling and saying, "Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to say." What I Like About You teaches children of immense, unconditional love in a lyrical style that dares them to listen. It's what loving parents want to say to their children. What an all-powerful Lord has said through his Word: I love you, no matter what, and the things that make you uniquely you are why I especially treasure you. What I Like About You is a permanent addition to our bedtime-story library.