Monday, February 8, 2010

Love Your Heart by Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas, illustrated by Abigail Marble

Charmingly simple, ‘Love your Heart’ presents a winsome story for children and grown-ups alike. The second book in Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas’s Little Girl series; this is a delightful tale of a little child’s thoughtful gesture of selflessness. Little Katie is excited about a forthcoming talent show but is puzzled about what she should do. With her doting dad watching over her, she and her dog Palio try out a series of possible acts before deciding over one talent that the two could perform together. But, when the day of the talent show arrives, Katie takes a decision, wise beyond her years, to withdraw from the competition to help a friend. As her act of compassion touches us, we agree when her dad affectionately tells her that of all things he loves about her, he loves her heart of gold the most.

Nestled within this simple story is an important message that kindness is the greatest gift and the importance of selflessness and love. Along with this endearing plot, the rich, vivid illustrations in bright shades make this book a pleasure to own.

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