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What worked: Eloquent, lyrical portrayals of different types of love told from a child's perspective. The illustrations add to the heartfelt ways love can be shown through times of laughter to even darkness.

I loved the diversity in this picture book that starts with an infant's description of love being the light of two wide-eyed figures at the foot of his/her bed. Then readers see love shown through smells, sounds, and even the night sky's light.

The author doesn't stop at the good time either but shows that love can be shown during bad times too. The message is strong that love can be found within family, loved ones, and can even be shown by the stranger playing a soulful song outside the subway station. Plus, love can be seen in the bathroom mirror.

As a former bilingual first-grade teacher I feel this book would be perfect to read during February's theme of love. What's perfect about it is it shows diverse characters that are sure to mirror students' own experiences.

Great rhythm throughout with illustrations that give this moving picture book its own special light. Highly recommend.