I'll Take Care of You
by Maria Loretta
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Pub Date Apr 12 2022 | Archive Date Mar 28 2022
Publisher Spotlight | Blue Dot Kids Press
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Description
Warm, vibrant illustrations combine with the steady reassurance “I’ll take care of you” to introduce children to the cycles of nature and the gift of nurturing.
A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky, Earth, and Sun it grows up to be a beautiful apple tree. When the tree meets a bird in need of help, it offers its branches as shelter and shows little readers the magic of being cared for and taking care.
This comforting tale celebrates the harmonious relationship between birds and trees, reveals the quiet wonder of our ecosystems, and helps little readers appreciate the care they receive from their family and friends every day. In return, children will learn that they can care for others too and cultivate empathy and kindness.
With warm, colorful illustrations and a timely message of care and community, I’ll Take Care of You offers a soothing story before bedtime, or anytime on tough days.
Blue Dot Kids Press books are printed with vegetable inks on responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™. From the sale of every book, we donate to environmental causes through our membership with 1% for the Planet. Through our annual Earth Day Initiative with our partner One Tree Planted, readers have the opportunity to plant trees—over 1,000 trees planted to date!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781737603238 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Linda B, Educator
This sweet tale about the life cycle of nature is perfect for young readers. The explanations are easy to follow and help young children to learn. The illustrations are exquisite! I would love to have a copy in my classroom.
Marilyn P, Reviewer
This heartwarming story with its beautiful illustrations and the refrain "I'll take care of you" will resonate with children long after the book is closed. It introduces the wonderment of the cycles of nature and how kindness and nurturing keeps that cycle on going year after year.
An insignificant little seed has lost its way and becomes very significant to the Sky, Earth, and Sun. They lovingly adopt it and care for it until it grows into an amazing apple tree. A lost and lonely blackcap bird needs refuge and the tree reaches out and invites her to build her nest in its branches. One day she lays an egg and sits on it patiently until a tiny chick hatches. She keeps it warm and safe and teaches it how to sing and fly. The author goes on to tell of the apple tree losing all its apples and seeds. The wind picks up the seeds and scatters them where the Earth, Sky and Water can take care of them. All the seeds but one have found a nurturing home. What will happen to that one seed that fell among the rocks? Will it be rescued and cared for too?
"I'll Take Care of You" highlights the astounding ecosystem as it quietly sustains the rhythm of nature. Children will awaken to the fact that they are cared for and loved by their own families and friends and the love that they receive can be passed on to others around them too. The book highlights the themes of empathy, kindness and community.
I love the quiet, gentle, educational vibe of the book. It is perfect for a bedtime story. I highly recommend it.
Maria P, Reviewer
This is such a cute picture book with vibrants colors. The title in itself is full of warmth. As an adult who wished to have more emotional validation as a child, I loved how this book emphasizes on the power of nurturance and the beautiful things that come out of taking care of someone.
Lanette S, Reviewer
What a sweet story about the interconnectedness of all God's creations! A seed falls, and the earth, sky and water agree to take care of it to help it become a tree. The branch helps the mama bird by holding her nest for her. The mama bird helps her baby chick. Etc. I loved this simple tale about how the world will take care of us if we take care of the world.
Thanks to Netgalley for giving me a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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