The other book that I have found helpful in helping our children understand our love for them is “I Love You the Purplest” by Barbara Joosse and Mary Whyte.
A young mother and her two young sons, Max and Julian,have a day out fishing in the lake. Throughout the day, her sons try their best at digging for worms, paddling the boat and fishing. The competition between them for their mother’s approval , is evident though never hostile. At every turn, their mother assures them of their individual strengths, therefore affirming her love for each child.
At close of day, as she tucks them in for bed, the inevitable question pours out,” Mommy, who do you love best?” The wise mother explains, employing the metaphor of colours -blue and red- thatshe loves rambunctious Max and refective Julian in special and different ways.
The paintings are beautiful and provide the backdrop for this very affirming story of a
parent’s love for her children. We return to this book again and again. This is one book for keeps !
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