I Love You the Purplest

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Author: Barbara M. Joosse
Creator: Mary Whyte
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

23 reviews
Sales Rank: 38458

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 9.8 x 0.5

ISBN: 0811807185
EAN: 9780811807180
ASIN: 0811807185

Publication Date: September 1, 1996
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•	Paperback - I Love You the Purplest
•	Audio Cassette - I Love You the Purplest
•	Audio Download - I Love You the Purplest (Unabridged)
•	Hardcover - I Love You the Purplest

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Early in the evening two young brothers and their mama finish supper in the sturdy red cabin and set out to fish. While digging for worms, rowing the boat and pulling in fish, each brother asks his mama which one is the best at each task and, as they are being tucked into bed, which one she loves the best.
Barbara Joosse's heartwarming text is beautifully complimented by Mary Whyte's engaging watercolor illustrations. Readers will delight in the tender message that every child holds a special place in a parent's heart.

Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

The Beauty of Language March 31, 2008
O. Wolski (Tempe, AZ)
As a teacher, I love this book for the descriptive language. The text opens up many discussions and helps paint a picture for the student. You can almost "feel" the places and the activities this family is enjoying. The message is lovely, but I enjoy it for the richness of language.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Gift Book - Susan Gatlin April 4, 2007
Susan L. Gatlin (Rock Hill, SC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I'm a mother of two boys (one red, one blue) and this book is my favorite!!! I have purchased over 20 copies and given away to women I meet who have two sons. They all love it and can relate to the message.
My supervisor at work says that we all need to learn the message from "I Love You the Purplest"!
Illustrations are exceptional!! I love the Carolina Wren!

5 out of 5 stars

Every mom should read this to their children! July 15, 2004
Mom of 4 in VA
This is the perfect gift to give to a new big brother or sister. I bought it when we had our second baby, and it has the perfect message. My children love this book as well.

5 out of 5 stars

Can I give it 100 stars? February 8, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! What a great message! The kids love it too.

5 out of 5 stars

An Excellent Answer to An Oft Asked Question January 26, 2004
Julie Jordan Scott (Bakersfield, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

My children ask this regularly, especially my six-year-old Emma.
"Who do you love the best?"

She wants so badly to be loved "the best".

Through Joosse's book, I learned an incredible new way to express how I love her "the purplest" or the "chocolatiest" or "the bell ringingest".....

By using a more descriptive word than "Best", the Mother in this book speaks to what is real and true about her sons Max and Julian so that they are each more than "just satisfied" with being loved the best.....

She uses colors to describe her love for each of her boys after she has described other possibly conflict, competitive situations by being more specific with what is special instead of labeling or judging one above the other.