I Am Loved by Nikki Giovanni

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I Am Loved was written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Ashley Bryan. It was published by Simon & Schuster, Inc in Jan 09, 2018. This fiction book is 32 pages long and the price is $17.99 [1] Yolande Cornelia famously known as “Nikki” Giovanni is the author of many books of poetry including Love Poems, for which she received an NAACP Image Award, and The Selected Poems of Nikki Giovanni. Giovanni holds the Langston Hughes Medal for Outstanding Poetry and has been named woman of the year by Mademoiselle, Ladies' Home Journal, and Essence. She loves to do gardening and consummate lover of the blues, Giovanni is a professor of English at Virginia Polytechnic. [2]

Summary

There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves! A story to help the children to boost self esteem and confidence. [3]

Pros

The reader named Margie rated this book five stars, she wrote on one of online site that "Twinkling eyes glance in your direction. A shy smile slowly blossoms on a face. A tender touch brushes your hand. Wise words lift your spirit." These are signs of another heart holding you in affection. You may encounter them every day from family or friends or when seemingly lost and alone, a stranger will send one of them to you. I AM LOVED: a poetry collection (A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, January 9, 2018) with poems written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrations by Ashley Bryan are selections declaring an eternal truth.

This collection of poetry by Nikki Giovanni will touch your heart and bring a smile to your lips. The illustrator, Ashley Bryan, chose the poems to illustrate for this beautiful book. Each illustration shines with color, depth, warmth and love. Read this book with a beloved child on your lap if possible! It's a beautiful reminder of what is most important in each person's life to love and to be loved, explained Leigh Jardine who agreed to give this book five stars. [4]

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