Reading to kids not only introduces them to the joy of books and reading, but it also helps them to build a connection between books and feelings of love. So all that time snuggled up together with a great book is building the connection between you. This list of children’s books about love is full of beautiful stories that can make those moments even more special by sharing your emotions for them.

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I Love You Like No Otter

Written by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Sydney Hanson

This adorable board book uses sweet and funny animal puns to showcase the love between parent and child. Each two page spread features another pair of cute animals, and a simple message of love tied in with a funny play on words. Whether the seals are sealing their love with a kiss, or lions are sharing how they are the purrrfect pair, kids will love the silly text and soft illustrations.

One More Hug

Written by Megan Alexander and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

This beautiful and heartwarming story follows a mother and her little boy as he grows up. When he is younger, he asks his mother for one more hug. As he grows up, he continues to need that one more hug from his mother, even as he starts to stand on his own. Then one day he is all grown up and leaving home, and his mother watches him drive away, but he may still need a little something from her. This story had me in tears as I read it to my daughter for the first time. (She calls them “Mommy Tears” when they are over something emotional). Parents will especially appreciate the reminder that while they may be grown, they still need love and support from us.

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Love: From Sesame Street

Written by Sesame Workshop and illustrated by Ernie Kwiat

Join the beloved characters from Sesame Street as they share their definitions of what love means. Each two page spread offers a simple sentence defining a form that love can take, and featuring a colorful illustration of one of Sesame Street’s popular characters. The end of the book shares the important message that love is all around us. There is even a look and find challenge at the back of the book encouraging little ones to search the illustrations further.

I Love You All Ways

Written by Marianne Richmond and illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic

This adorable board book celebrates the love between parent and child through a rhyming text and gentle watercolor illustrations. The text shares all of the ways that a parent loves a child, through all of their emotions and actions. The sweet message is brought to life by adorable illustrations of animal parents and children, both big and small. Kids will enjoy the sweet animal pairs doing a lot of the things that they do, while parents will appreciate the message that a parent’s love knows no bounds.

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I Love You to the Moon and Back

Written by Susanna Leonard Hill and illustrated by Kim Lawrence

This lyrical book uses beautiful poetry to celebrate the many loving relationships around us. From love between babies and adults to love from God and loving friendships, this book focuses on all of the deep connections that we can make. The illustrations feature a diverse cast of adults and children, illustrated in the beloved style of Precious Moments. The ending includes a wish for the future, and a reminder that the love around them is never ending.

If I Was the Sunshine

Written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Loren Long

This beautifully illustrated story compares the connection between people to the connections found in nature. The lyrical rhyming text uses descriptive words to illustrate the many relationships  in nature, while the brightly colored illustrations are incredibly detailed. They feature beautiful scenes in nature, from animals and plants, to clear skies and large land formations. This is a wonderful soothing book that will make a fantastic bedtime story and remind kids of the power of love and nature.

Always More Love

Written by Erin Guendelsberger and illustrated by Andotwin

This brightly colored interactive book stars a cheerful heart that tells kids about the incredible unending love between parent and child that is always growing. The smiling heart encourages kids to knock, shake, and interact with the book to find out how much love is inside. Kids will love interacting with the book, as well as hearing the comforting message that they are surrounded by an incredible amount of love – no matter what.

What are your favorite children’s books about love? Share in the comments below!

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