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Love You Forever Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 1995

by Robert Munsch (Author), Sheila McGraw (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 62,916 ratings
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A young woman holds her newborn son
And looks at him lovingly.

Softly she sings to him:
"I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be."

So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 30 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in Spanish and French).

Paperback Size: 8" x 8" x 1/8"

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    Baby and up, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    AD780L
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.13 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Firefly Books
  7. Publication date
    September 1, 1995
  8. ISBN-10
    0920668372
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0920668375
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An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child -- forever. Sheila McGraw's soft and colorful pastels perfectly complement the sentiment of the book -- one that will be read repeatedly for years. ― NutSpace Published On: 2019-03-28

There's a reason why Love You Forever is still on the bestseller list 24 years after its release. -- Darcy Matheson ― Daily Hive Published On: 2019-04-26

An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child--forever. Sheila McGraw's soft and colorful pastels perfectly complement the sentiment of the book--one that will be read repeatedly for years. ― Book Fairies Vancouver Published On: 2019-04-08

There are certain books about a parent's unconditional love for a child that are timeless--and this is one of them. ― Baltimore's Child Published On: 2010-01-20

One of my all-time favorites. I cry every time I read it.... [The book] is a beautiful script about parenthood, a poignant parable about life and death, a testimony to when the roles of child and parent become blurry. The story reminds you that no matter how grown up you are, you're always someone's child; that no matter how "adult" you are, you're never too old to be loved by your parents. It makes me appreciate even more how my mother still calls me and my brother (despite us being 32- and 22-years-old, respectively) by our childhood nicknames, Pussycat and Tchotchke (Yiddish for "knickknack"). Pigeonholing this as a children's book is like saying "Romeo & Juliet" is merely a cautionary tale about drug abuse. I dare anyone to read this story and not shed at least one tear by the end. It's even more poignant when you learn that Munsch wrote the book as a memorial to two still-born children he and his wife had in 1979 and 1980. -- Dana Lenetz ― Forbes Published On: 2010-04-20

There is a powerful, age-old resonance to the story, centered on that intangible, steadfast bond between mother and child. -- Shelley Fralic ― National Post Published On: 2006-05-15

The one book that has the most meaning to me. -- David Maloof ― Boston Globe Published On: 2002-09-15

No one can read this without the tears falling. -- Sharon Owen ― Madera Tribune Published On: 2003-05-08

My children and I enjoyed it, night after night, for years... It is a charmer. The simple story touches the heart. -- Jeith L. Runyon ― Louisville Courier-Journal Published On: 2005-11-13

#5 on Instructor's "Teachers Pick the Top 50 Kids Books Ever", chosen by 200 teachers, authors, and children's literature experts. ― Instructor Published On: 2006-11-01

The best of Munsch's many storybooks... it'll give you a new song to sing... and maybe a bit of perspective down the road. -- Leanne Dohy ― Calgary Herald Published On: 2003-09-25

Sentimental story that has long been a favorite gift at baby showers. -- Karen T.Bilton ― Bridgewater Courier News Published On: 2005-04-26

A humorous, sentimental page-turner that rarely -- let's say never -- leaves a reader with a dry eye. -- Gayle MacDonald ― Globe and Mail Published On: 2005-12-01

Robert Munsch's beloved tale is gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for her child -- forever. Nurtured by the unconditional love of his parent, a boy grows happily through the stages of childhood to become, in turn, a loving adult. ― BookPage Published On: 2008-01-04

This book is beyond emotional. I dare any mother out there, or any child with an aging parent, to read this story and not have a lump in your throat... Should definitely be apart of your child's book collection. ― community.cafelibri.com Published On: 2010-07-01

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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Firefly Books (September 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0920668372
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0920668375
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby and up, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD780L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.46 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.13 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 62,916 ratings

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  1. Sheila McGraw

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    NEW RELEASE! Life's too short to concentrate on just one genre, and lately, McGraw has hopped from the kid-lit sandbox to the grown-ups' steamy hot tub with "The Knife Thrower's Wife" a mystery/domestic-suspense novel.

    Sheila McGraw was born in Toronto and began her career as an illustrator and copywriter for retail fashion outlets and editorial publications. In 1986 she was approached by Firefly Books to illustrate "Love You Forever" written by Robert Munsch. As that book achieved success she wrote and/or illustrated several craft and children's books. McGraw's "Papier-Mache for Kids" was awarded the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award. Her artwork has been widely exhibited and represented by the Loch Galleries in Canada.

    The best seller Love You Forever has been voted Most Iconic Book Cover in a readers' poll conducted by CBC. Thank you to everyone who voted for Love You Forever.

    Sheila McGraw is painting and writing in Houston Texas. She is the mother of 3 grown sons.

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    Robert Munsch

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    Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my childhood favorites
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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I remember reading this as a kid and loving it. It’s fun being able to read this to my own kids now and see it take on a whole different meaning. I love that it comes in a board book version (paper books get destroyed real quick in my house). I will admit reading the story as an adult , I have a lot more questions about the strange nature of the mom sneaking into her adult son’s room to rock him. BUT it doesn’t matter because it still makes me tear up at the end, no matter how many questions I have. The sentiment of the book is sweet. I’ve always loved the saying, “I’ll love you forever ,I’ll like you for always, as long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” So much that I have a sign in my kids room to remind me of it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Children's Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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This is a beautifully written story with illustrations which I read to my son. He is now in his thirties but still remembers my reading it to him. I bought a copy for myself because I felt so nostalgic about it.
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Hollie
5.0 out of 5 stars Super sweet
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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This book may make you shear a tear it is so sweet. My littles like the word repetition and we can sing the song together. A classic children’s book.
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Toni Marie Concillo
5.0 out of 5 stars My son's first book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I remember growing up. My mother used to read this to me all the time. So when I came across it I knew I had to buy it from my son. This was my son's first book. 6 years later. We still read it. This book is a classic. This book is timeless. This book is a great gift to give anybody with a new baby. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody. I have even bought this book a few times and gave it away as gifts.
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donna desantis
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Ten in Children's Books!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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I have loved this book in forever. I read it to my son and now bought it for him to read to his daughtee.
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Sheila Ann Walston
5.0 out of 5 stars Children book
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My favorite book ever. I bought this book for my girls when they were little and for my grandson, so I purchased this one for a coworker to go with their gift cause they have a baby on the way.
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Michelle F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Every child should have this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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I buy this book for everyone having a baby. It’s the cutest little message of loving someone forever from when you’re having the baby to win. The baby is taking care of you when you’re old. It’s a beautiful message to anyone who reads it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great iconic book
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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Perfect book for a new mom and especially a mom of a baby boy. Cant help but tear up very time. Story is so sweet about the circle of life. This is a book you keep forever and read it over and over.
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Tracy Houghton
5.0 out of 5 stars Importance of family
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2024
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The story helps children understand about the circle of life in a very moving way. A must read for parents and children!
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Norma Cecilia
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on December 27, 2021
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Pedimos el libro para un regalo, viene más pequeño, lo pedimos en pasta dura y realmente está muy bonito
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cAcW
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for bed time!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2024
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Such a nice book to read to children at bedtime. It made me cry the first time I read it.
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Mahesh
5.0 out of 5 stars My 3 years old love it
Reviewed in India on December 10, 2023
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What magic it has..? But my daughter loves it when I start and she wants to listen daily.
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Thaise Kamieda
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito legal!
Reviewed in Brazil on April 20, 2021
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Comprei o livro como decoração, para compor com outros itens do seriado Friends. Ainda assim ,foi uma leiturinha muito gostosa.
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