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Title details for I Believe in You by Elias Barks - Available

I Believe in You

by Elias Barks
George Bletsis
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A Loch Ness Monster parent reassures their child that they'll believe in them—no matter who else may have their doubts.
Set in a magical imagining of the Scotland's Loch Ness, I Believe in You is an ode to a loving adult's unconditional acceptance of their young one. Featuring appearances from unbelievably fun paranormal characters including a unicorn, grey alien, Sasquatch and ghost, I Believe in You is a fun and heartwarming celebration of the unwavering bond—and belief—shared between a parent or guardian and their child.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Hazy Dell Love & Nurture Books

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 29, 2020

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781948931236
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 480
    • Text Difficulty: 1-2

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      Starred review from February 15, 2021
      Playful cryptids model unconditional love and acceptance for the board-book set. Gorgeous colors, tones, and textures combine with an off-kilter cast and conceit to lend charm to what could easily feel maudlin. Rhymed text provides a vehicle for caregivers to deliver a warm and reassuring message of unconditional love to their charges. The verse is delivered in a style that borders on Hallmark-lite, but despite this--or perhaps because of it--author Barks and illustrator Bletsis wring ironic charm by pairing the unabashed sentiment with playful paranormal hijinks. The result feels improbably special, offering an opportunity to bask in the bond between caregiver and child. Hearing the titular phrase, "I believe in you," repeated between parent and child sea serpents as they swim around Loch Ness is endearing and clever. The message doesn't feel trite. Golden skies, rolling hills, and blue waters reflecting the bright yellow hues of the sun lend an air of magic to Nessie's home. The text is not Shakespeare, but the message is clear: "From the bright golden dawn // to your cute bedtime yawn, / I believe in you. // Some people may doubt, / but we'll tune them out. // And I'll believe in you. // All the friends that you make, / will know you're not fake. // They'll believe in you." The accompanying illustrations of wee Nessie playing joyfully with Bigfoot, a ghost, an ET, and a winged unicorn are clinchers. Lovely, sweet, and warmly offbeat. (Board book. 2-5)

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:480
  • Text Difficulty:1-2

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