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Mirrors & Windows Book Review: I Love Your Face by Karma Wilson

A brief overview of the story: I Love Your Face is a sweet, simple picture book that celebrates the many faces infants and toddlers make. Whether the child is laughing and grinning or crying and frowning, the parent loves their face! Illustrating the unconditional love a parent has for their child, no matter the emotion being expressed, reminding little ones that it’s okay to express what they feel.

Why it’s engaging for families: This book appeals to families through its rhyme scheme and beautiful illustrations. The story provides many opportunities to point out and connect with the emotions on the characters' faces. With many pages encouraging the parents to take a break and give their child a big hug to remind them how much they are loved.

What makes it a strong Mirrors & Windows title: Many different children and families are shown throughout the book, providing an opportunity for children to see not only children who look like them, but also children who look different than them in the illustrations. This story incorporates diverse families without calling attention to their differences; instead, focusing on the love all families have for their children and their sweet faces!