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Is This Love

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Wait time: About 2 weeks
Relive the magic of Bob Marley's most beloved songs in this newest picture book adaptation!
Is this love?
Is this love that I'm feeling?
Bob Marley's music has captured the hearts and souls of families around the world. This sweet adaptation of one of his best loved songs is a heartwarming tale of an older child's love for a younger sibling.
From the moment she sees her baby sister, big sister knows just what she's going to do: love her and treat her right, every day and every night. Playing together, watching over her, standing by her through thick and thin . . . big sister does it all, because yes, this is love that she's feeling.
Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's eldest child, and exuberantly illustrated by Alea Marley, Is This Love is a joyful ode to the unshakeable love shared by all those who call one another family.
BOB MARLEY FANS: This new addition to the series based on the lyrics of famed reggae musician Bob Marley introduces his music and ideals to the youngest of readers, while inspiring nostalgia in older ones.
GREAT READ ALOUD: The musical refrains make for fun and predictable read-alouds at story time and bedtime.
SIBLING LOVE: Warm and lyrical, this book is a familiar ode to the unbreakable and enduring bond between sisters, making it a perfect gift to welcome a new family member or celebrate important milestones.
SWEET MESSAGE FOR FAMILIES: Imaginative and vibrant, parents and caregivers will appreciate the endearing message of this picture book, recognizing that love comes in all forms and the importance of treasuring special times with family every day.

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  • Parents and grandparents
  • Teachers and librarians
  • Fans of Bob Marley
  • Gift-givers looking for sweet picture books
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      • Kirkus

        October 1, 2023
        An older child shares in the joy of growing up alongside a younger sibling. Cedella Marley utilizes the repeated refrain of Bob Marley's song "Is This Love" to tell a story of sibling love. Readers first meet the sibling pair when the younger is a baby. As pages turn, we see the children grow. The older sibling plays the role of teacher, loyal and supportive, sharing activities such as building a blanket fort, riding bikes, and playing with blocks. The rhyming text expands on Marley's lyrics and includes the famous lines "Is this love? Is this love that I'm feeling?" along with a few others from the song. The bold illustrations feature bright blues and deep purples with plenty of tropical touches. The family is drawn with deep brown skin and dark brown hair. A particularly stunning pair of layouts shows the siblings on the beach as the sun gives way to a sparkling night. The bright pinks fade into purple, dark blues, and black. Constellations of the children's faces light up the starry sky. This palette is echoed on the final page, as the family builds a sandcastle beside their home in the day's fading light. The themes of siblinghood--that treasured unique relationship--are familiar and comforting. Though it pays homage to Marley's beloved music, the book welcomes all readers, not just his fans. A lovely read for welcoming a new baby and celebrating family bonds. (Picture book. 2-5)

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