Chalkboard Word Game
Author Emil Sher and illustrator Barbara Reid play a collaborative word game based on their picture book I LOVE YOU MORE, published by Scholastic Canada. Come along and play!
I Love You More
Written by Emil Sher, Illustrated by Barbara Reid. Scholastic Canada
How much do I love you?
I love you more than ice cream loves cones.
This gorgeous, playful book opens up infinite possibilities for saying I love you that carry on long after closing the book. Follow along as young Des’s day winds him through his busy, diverse neighbourhood, highlighting different relationships across age, gender and race, and moments bound together by love.
Through Emil Sher’s delightful word play and acclaimed illustrator Barbara Reid’s vibrant modelling clay art, I Love You More creates a rich experience for young readers and brings a wonderful affirming feeling to storytime.
This story was inspired by a favourite game the author played with his now-grown daughters – one readers can carry on in their own way, with their own loved ones and in their own hearts.
Awards
Finalist: The IODE Jean Throop Book Award
I Love You More communicate loads of messages of things that go together, it offers light-hearted word play off of which Barbara Reid’s artwork bounces in delight.
****/5 Every perusal reveals something new and is a positive message of sharing and love that should be in every young child’s library.
A swoon-worthy classic!
— Canadian Children’s Book Centre Librarian’s picks
Each page is a fresh window into a child’s life and an affirmation of the hidden ties that bind pairs of things together … Reid’s detailed and colourful plasticine artwork, with a texture the reader can almost feel, beautifully highlights small gestures like the gift of an apple or cupcakes. The images tell their own story of relationships, community, pets, and the love within a home.
Similar to a game of “I Spy” there are many surprising delights awaiting discovery…What’s not to love?
— Canadian Children’s Booknews
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Age and curriculum suggestions
All ages
Family, love, diversity, parent and child, grandparent, neighbourhood, multi-generational
Videos
Words of Art with CBC Kids
Barbara joins Gary the Unicorn for an exciting and creative game of Words of Art!
Activities
I Love You More cards to print, fill in and share!
Colour and match!
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