Love You Forever by Robert Munsch – Picture Book Shelves – Lower Level – MUN
This is a touching yet simple picture book that celebrates the unconditional love between parents and children. A young mother has a baby and rocks him to sleep singing “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living my baby you’ll be.” As he grows up, her little boy gets into trouble, and she feels the normal frustrations of many parents. Yet she still sings him the “I’ll love you forever” lullaby. In fact, she sings it to him until he is a grown man. Finally, when she is old and sick her son returns the favor and lovingly cradles her as he sings the familiar lullaby. Sheila McGraw adds beautiful illustrations to the text that portray just the right emotional touch. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch is a classic picture book for all generations to cherish!