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ABOUT THE BOOK
My Love for You Is Like a Garden
Written and Illustrated by Laura Smetana
All Ages | 38 Pages
Publisher: Flying Cardinal Press | ISBN-13: 9781737140962
Publisher’s Book Summary: With bright, watercolor collages, My Love for You Is Like a Garden celebrates unconditional love with vibrant garden scenes that will delight fans of Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle. Perfect for baby showers, bedtime read-alouds, or anyone you love!
Say “I love you” with this charming picture book families will love reading together over and over again. Bold, colorful illustrations of flowers, butterflies, and animals will inspire readers of all ages to explore the natural world—and maybe even plant their own garden. Children will delight in finding ladybugs hidden throughout, and a glossary provides the names of each plant and animal featured. A beautiful book to share with a child, parent, or anyone who means the world to you!
My Love for You is Like a Garden Activity Kit – Free Download
MY REVIEW
Are you in love with beautiful books that make the perfect bedtime story? Little ones will truly love the brights and pastels in the book filled with nature. My Love For You Is Like A Garden speaks from the parents voice to the child, which makes it such a personal book.
The picture book is obviously written by someone who loves nature. The author/illustrator has designs made of “watercolor cut-paper collages” and they each have a cute little ladybug. Your children will love pointing out the ladybug on each page. My grandchildren love this one.
PURCHASE LINKS
A Friends and Family Offer
If you’ve already purchased a copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, head on over to Laura Smetana’s website to receive two free downloadable 8×10 watercolor collage art prints:
–Print 1 – My love for you is like a garden
–Print 2 – My love for you flows freely
ABOUT THE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR
Laura Smetana is the author and illustrator of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, a joyful picture book that celebrates unconditional love with bold, watercolor collages of garden scenes. She is also the author of Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer’s & Dementia (illustrated by Elisabete B. P. de Moraes), which was winner of a Northern Lights Book Award, and Little Squiggle’s Lake Adventure, which she co-authored with her son, Stirling Hebda.
When she isn’t writing or painting, Laura can be found talking to kids at school author visits, gardening in her sunhat, and spending time with her family outdoors. Laura lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and son. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild.
Visit her online at www.laurasmetana.com and @SmetanaLaura on Twitter.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Monday, February 27, 2023The Children’s Book ReviewAuthor Interview with Laura Smetana |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023The Fairview ReviewA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2023The Momma SpotA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023Life Is What It’s CalledAuthor Interview with Laura Smetana |
| Friday, March 3, 2023icefairy’s Treasure ChestA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Monday, March 6, 2023Lisa’s ReadingA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023Me Two BooksA book activity to pair with My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2023Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Thursday, March 9, 2023Confessions of a Book AddictA book giveaway of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Friday, March 10, 2023Writer with WanderlustA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Monday, March 13, 2023My Reading GetawayA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Tuesday, March 14, 2023J.R.s Book ReviewsA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023Cover Lover Book ReviewA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Thursday, March 16, 2023Crafty Moms ShareA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Friday, March 17, 2023Satisfaction for Insatiable ReadersA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
| Monday, March 20, 2023JoanasbookshelfA book review of My Love for You Is Like a Garden |
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a glorious garden-themed grand prize, including a hardcover copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, autographed by Laura Smetana!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A cotton tote bag filled with:
-A hardcover copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, signed by author & illustrator Laura Smetana
– 4 oz of tea from Adagio Teas
– A bar of Italian rose soap
– Cherry blossom & tea rose hand lotion
– Sunflower & ladybug garden stake
– A 12 piece colored pencil set
– A mini sketchbook with elastic closure band
– 5 blank cards & envelopes featuring art from My Love for You is Like a Garden
Two (2) winners receive:
-A paperback copy of My Love for You Is Like a Garden, signed by author & illustrator Laura Smetana
My Love for You Is Like a Garden Book Giveaway
I would love to share this book with the children in our family.
I would love to win this giveaway because there is nothing better than teaching everyone about plants and animals. I would love to learn even more about all of it and leaving the planet a better place is what I want for everyone.
Me and my daughter would love this.