Since its publication in 2001, You Are My I Love You has sold half a million copies worldwide and given voice to the unique love parents feel for their children. Now the creators of this modern classic reunite to honor the special bond between grandparent and grandchild, the one of passing along tradition, joyful spoiling, nurturing imagination, and pure adoration. Whether it’s the sharing of stories or romping horsey rides, silly tickle fights or lazy fishing trips, there’s truly nothing like it. With touching, heartfelt words and warm, playful illustrations, Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa shine their spotlight on this unique relationship.

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Origin of the Story – In the Author’s Own Words

When our first baby was born, my mother-in-law said something very wise, that each child comes into the world as their own unique person, and our jobs as grandparents and parents are to get to know who that person is, and then to help that child grow into the best person they can be. I was reflecting on this in church one Sunday morning, when the beginnings of You Are My Wish came tumbling out of my imagination. I’d heard from plenty of grandparents who loved You Are My I Love You, You Are My Miracle, and Sleep, Baby, Sleep, but wanted to know when I would write a book for them.  Grandparents today (aging baby boomers) are more active and involved in their grandchildren’s lives than ever before, so I wanted to write a book celebrating the simple joys of gardening, picnics, children’s story books, and shared naps.

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Coming Soon! (It is available for pre-sale at all major booksellers.)

This book will be released on March 23, 2010.