Why Do You Love Me?

by Martin Baynton

A little boy tries to discover the answer to an age-old what makes his dad love him?....

The heartfelt sentiment as well as the cheery watercolors--showing the boy taking all kinds of unlovable chances--have universal appeal.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Martin Baynton is a British Author, Illustrator and TV producer. His latest novel, Truth and Transformation (Taking Wonderland #2), is book two in a fantasy trilogy, Taking Wonderland. Best known for his children’s books, his Jane And The Dragon series was adapted and produced for television by Weta Workshop. His books have been widely published in the UK, US, New Zealand and Australia, and he has illustrated books written by authors such as Russell Hoban and Kenneth Grahame.

Martin has also written for the stage and television and has created award winning TV shows including The WotWots, the Kiddets and The Book Hungry Bears.

Born in London, Martin was educated at Hereford Cathedral Prep, Ledbury Grammar School and Hereford Art College. He studied electrophysiology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London University and the Institute Of Child Health. In the mid 1970s, he joined St Bartholomew Hospital's medical electronics department to develop biofeedback technology with biofeedback pioneer Dr Ann Wooley-Hart.

Martin moved to New Zealand in 1987 with his young family and became a New Zealand citizen.

Reviews

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how this book helps children explore why we love people and why we choose to be good. I love that is expresses the thought that we aren't loved any better or worse when we are good. I love how it shows that we choose to be good because we love others. Great work Martin Baynton!