Marianne Richmond

"I Love You So... puts into words the often indescribable quality of boundless, steady, and unconditional love. This comforting story embraces the reader like a warm hug and gently reassures a child that love is for always--despite grouchy moods or physical separation. I Love You So... is the perfect pause in a hectic day, offering the gift of love to a treasured child."--Page [4] cover.

Wraps up the day as toys, dogs, and cars are told good night.

Pictures of animals illustrate all the ways a mom shows her love to her children.

Bestselling author Marianne Richmond shines a spotlight on grandmas and the overflowing love they have for the children in their lives. Whether Grandma is near or far, the bond she shares with her grandchild is one to be celebrated and cherished. This heartwarming story will foster moments of connection between her and her grandchildren that will last a lifetime.

Through rhyming verses, parents offer words of encouragement to their children to look inside themselves to find what they need to succeed and to let them know they always have someone cheering for them.

There is no one quite like Grandpa! And no author/illustrator quite like Marianne Richmond to capture, with delightful illustrations and cheerful prose, all of the fun things children everywhere love to do with their Grandpas. Grandpa Loves Me! is filled with the kinds of simple, yet deeply touching, sentiments-"Grandpa reads to me" and "Grandpa cares for me"-readers have come to expect from Marianne. This book is sure to remind children young and...

Encourages children to make their mark and embrace life with confidence, courage, and kindness.

"Celebrate the joys and tears of the potty training experience with Marianne Richmond's charming story and cheerful illustrations. From handling accidents with humor to shedding diapers for good, Big boys go potty is a rewarding journey that speaks directly to your big boy, giving him an extra hug and smile "--P. [4] of cover.

I'll Never Let You Go, speaks straight to a parent's heart. It's the story of Edward (a bear) and his best friend Blankie, a fuzzy blue fabric scrap. Blankie is as real as any human friend with emotions and idiosyncrasies to match: cuddly, thoughtful, kind, protective... and afraid of thunderstorms (just like Edward). But now Edward is growing up and going off to school, and Blankie is staying at home. It's up to Mama to help Edward through this transition...

Describes how different animals show affection at bedtime, including cuddling polar bears, pinching lobsters, and tickling caterpillars.