Have I ever told you?

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Title:

Have I ever told you?

Author:

King, Shani M. author.

ISBN:

9780884487197

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Reading Level:

770 Lexile.

Subject Term:

Self-esteem -- Fiction.

Self-reliance -- Fiction.

Individuality -- Fiction.

Added Author:

Horváth, Anna,

Summary:

"Have I ever told you that, for me, there is no one more special than you? That for me, you are the most special child in the world, and that I love you now and will love you forever? Have I ever told you that?" Shani King wrote Have I Ever Told You? as a note to his children, to remind them that they are amazing in their individuality and that they have the power to choose who they want to be in this world. The illustrations create a masterful visual narrative: warm, witty, simple, profound, and as ferociously empowering as a children's book can be.

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"Have I ever told you that, for me, there is no one more special than you? That for me, you are the most special child in the world, and that I love you now and will love you forever? Have I ever told you that?"

Shani King wrote Have I Ever Told You? as a note to his children, to remind them that they are amazing in their individuality and that they have the power to choose who they want to be in this world. The illustrations create a masterful visual narrative: warm, witty, simple, profound, and as ferociously empowering as a children's book can be.

Reviews (2)

Horn Book Review

A parent enumerates the life lessons he or she wants to impart to the listening child: that "protecting you is the most important thing," that "people like you" can do anything, that "we all deserve respect." Although the lessons are direct, even heavy-handed, this is a useful tool for parents and caregivers. In the serviceable art, hands (of all skin colors) embrace, sign, and otherwise reflect the text. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Kirkus Review

A message of love and respect for self and others is charmingly conveyed.With the wave of uncivil and hateful discourse washing over the country, it is no surprise to see children's books pushing back against the trend. In this instance, an unseen adult speaks to an equally unseen child, reassuring them they can be anything they wish to be no matter what they look like or what language they speak. Always concluding with "Have I ever told you that?" the adult enumerates all the reasons the child is lovedfrom the mundane, such as "the way you get food on your forehead when you eat," through the conversations they hold to "just by being you." The narrator also wonders if they have told the child "that you should be kind to everyone and treat everyone with respect?" and lists the ways they can do this. The mixed-media illustrations go hand in hand with the text, literally. A series of handswaving hello, holding a child, holding other hands, spelling out wordstakes center stage. Drawn on textured paper, the hands are all different skin colors. The effect all together is uplifting and upbeat yet not saccharine.An affirming message all children should hear from and, more importantly, discuss with an adult. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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