Plymouth Librarians' Choice

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!

Mama, I’ll Give You the World by Roni Schotter.
Picture Book Shelves – Lower Level - SCH

Young Luisa adores her mother, and her mother loves her very much as well. That is the main truth found within this beautiful picture book Mama, I’ll Give You the World by Roni Schotter. Luisa’s mother is a single mom trying her best to make ends meet and be a good mother. She works as a beautician at a place called “Walter’s World of Beauty.” After school, Luisa comes by, does her homework, and helps her mother style the customers. Their days are long, but their hearts are filled with warmth and love.

Mama is saving money for a special college fund for Luisa so that she can have the world someday. However, Luisa is determined to give her mother the world for her birthday.

Read this lovely and touching picture book and experience the everlasting bond these two share as mother and daughter. The illustrations are lush and gorgeous, and the text is lovingly written for all generations to enjoy!