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I Love You Like No Otter
A USA Today bestseller! Give hedgehugs and kisses to your little squeakheart with this pun-tastic, funny baby book, the perfect Easter gift or for any occasion! There's no better way to say "I love you" than with a sweet and heartfelt animal pun book! I Love You Like No Otter combines a warm message of love with beautifully illustrated animals families will love to read and share together. From baby shower gifts for new parents to bedtime read alouds all year long, this adorable board book is purrfect for anyone you love beary much! I love you like no otter. You truly are the best. My special little squeakheart, a step above the rest. The best book for: More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion:
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Published January 7, 2020
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September 5, 2019
I don't know whether to say "aww" or to groan and roll my eyes. This book is so punny... but in the most adorable way!
I Love You Like No Otter combines short, pun-filled rhymes with the most adorable illustrations of little animals and their parents. Everyone looks so cute and fuzzy and huggable. I can totally see this working as a bedtime book, because of its sweet rhymes and gentle illustrations.
It's a simple book, but it works. It would make a nice baby gift, too.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Wonderland for providing a digital ARC.
I Love You Like No Otter combines short, pun-filled rhymes with the most adorable illustrations of little animals and their parents. Everyone looks so cute and fuzzy and huggable. I can totally see this working as a bedtime book, because of its sweet rhymes and gentle illustrations.
It's a simple book, but it works. It would make a nice baby gift, too.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Wonderland for providing a digital ARC.
December 27, 2019
I Love You Like No Otter had beautiful illustrations with a cute and entertaining play on the animals names or attributes as puns.
Beginner level reading with great illustrations, I Love You Like No Otter is a win, win in my book for a children's book. And, this is just the sort of book I would buy for my grand-daughter.
I received this ARC copy of I Love You Like No Otter from SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky - Sourcebooks Wonderland. This is my honest and voluntary review. I Love You Like No Otter is set for publication Jan 1, 2020.
My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Rose Rossner
Illustrated by: Syndney Hanson
Board book: 24 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication Date: January 7, 2020
ISBN-10: 1728213746
ISBN-13: 978-1728213743
Genre: Children's Book
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Beginner level reading with great illustrations, I Love You Like No Otter is a win, win in my book for a children's book. And, this is just the sort of book I would buy for my grand-daughter.
I received this ARC copy of I Love You Like No Otter from SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky - Sourcebooks Wonderland. This is my honest and voluntary review. I Love You Like No Otter is set for publication Jan 1, 2020.
My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Rose Rossner
Illustrated by: Syndney Hanson
Board book: 24 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication Date: January 7, 2020
ISBN-10: 1728213746
ISBN-13: 978-1728213743
Genre: Children's Book
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-You-Like-...
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-lo...
September 11, 2019
I thought this really cute! It is full of puns and adorable animals. Loved the illustrations! While my copy was an early review digital copy, I would be very interested in owning a classroom copy. I believe young children will love it! The hedgehogs, cats, and dogs were some of my favorite. Tho, I love the kangaroo page too. I bet this will be irresistible when it comes out in print.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital copy to review. I highly recommend it!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital copy to review. I highly recommend it!
October 11, 2019
Just like the cover shows, this book is full of beautiful illustrations depicting a parent and their child. The text is made up of a cute play on the animals' names or attributes as puns. As an adult, I was groaning with some of them, but my grandson thought they were pretty funny. I read this to my granddaughter as a bedtime story when I put her down for a nap and she loved the illustrations. I'm not sure if she got the puns, but she liked the book. It can also be used as a beginner or early reader book with repetitive patterns. This is one that I would recommend for family libraries. Both grandchildren liked this one, so it is a winner for us. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
September 1, 2025
Mommy read to me as she pumped and I laid in the bassinet. I liked all of the jokes!
September 5, 2019
Very punny and beautiful book. This would make a happy addition to anyone's library. Would highly recommend this author.
November 19, 2024
Adorable
October 4, 2020
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I Love You Like No Otter by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Sydney Hanson is a story about parents and children told with a number of clever animal references to fill out the sentences in which the parent animal depicted is describing how much they care for the child animal. From otters to mice to bears, there's always an animal pun to be seen.
It's a simple book, but it's a cute one. Just as you see in the title, this short children's story is peppered throughout with phrases similar to I Love You Like No Otter, using animal names and references to eke out a different meaning for the children reading it. Hopefully, no one's child will begin spelling other like otter, though.
I loved the artwork in this book. Each animal is a wonderful amount of cute, though I'll admit that I'd have preferred if the dog breed chosen hadn't been a pug (I've never been a fan of smoosh-face dogs). Regardless, the illustrator did an amazing job of adorable-izing each of the animals portrayed in the story.
It's a quick read that works well for any parent who wants something sweet and caring to read to their child. I wouldn't say that the story offers much by way of learning or morals, but it's still one that I enjoyed and would consider having on my shelf in the future. I imagine a great many kids falling in love with it rather easily.
I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I Love You Like No Otter by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Sydney Hanson is a story about parents and children told with a number of clever animal references to fill out the sentences in which the parent animal depicted is describing how much they care for the child animal. From otters to mice to bears, there's always an animal pun to be seen.
It's a simple book, but it's a cute one. Just as you see in the title, this short children's story is peppered throughout with phrases similar to I Love You Like No Otter, using animal names and references to eke out a different meaning for the children reading it. Hopefully, no one's child will begin spelling other like otter, though.
I loved the artwork in this book. Each animal is a wonderful amount of cute, though I'll admit that I'd have preferred if the dog breed chosen hadn't been a pug (I've never been a fan of smoosh-face dogs). Regardless, the illustrator did an amazing job of adorable-izing each of the animals portrayed in the story.
It's a quick read that works well for any parent who wants something sweet and caring to read to their child. I wouldn't say that the story offers much by way of learning or morals, but it's still one that I enjoyed and would consider having on my shelf in the future. I imagine a great many kids falling in love with it rather easily.
I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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October 16, 2019
This is a cute board book full of animal puns (think beary for very, hoppy for happy, etc.) with lots of cute animals with their parents. Very young children are likely to enjoy it and the art is cute. This would be a sweet book for bedtime.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for purpose of review.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for purpose of review.
February 2, 2023
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A very lovely sweet book about how much you love your child. I also loved all the animal puns!
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A very lovely sweet book about how much you love your child. I also loved all the animal puns!
August 26, 2022
eh, the puns are just going to go over kids heads
December 30, 2023
Daughter repeatedly brings this book to me so reading this book multiple times this year
November 4, 2019
This sweet book is the perfect bedtime story served up of course with lots of hugs and cuddles. Written simply, in rhyme, it is perfect for a beginning reader to enjoy. In my opinion sharing it with a special adult(s) in life would be by far the best thing to do. One wouldn't want to miss out on an opportunity to cozy up and to feel very special while the book is read out loud to you.
The gorgeous illustrations depict a variety of parents: owls, seals, bees, kangaroos, otters, and mice (just to name a few), that are snuggling with their babies and showing them how much they are loved and cherished. The pictures are large and colourful. Wee ones can relate to the special care and attention that the baby animals are receiving because their mommies fuss over and love them very much too.
The playful puns that the author has chosen is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face... child and adult. I highly recommend this book.
The gorgeous illustrations depict a variety of parents: owls, seals, bees, kangaroos, otters, and mice (just to name a few), that are snuggling with their babies and showing them how much they are loved and cherished. The pictures are large and colourful. Wee ones can relate to the special care and attention that the baby animals are receiving because their mommies fuss over and love them very much too.
The playful puns that the author has chosen is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face... child and adult. I highly recommend this book.
July 23, 2020
Five star approved by by Granddaughter! She especially enjoyed the lovely illustrations depicting a mother and her offspring in cuddly caring scenes of lovingness. She isn't yet reading; however, the rhymes were effective in making plays on the names of the animals, i.e. "I love you like no otter," and several more of the same ilk. Enjoyed reading it to her and she really did enjoy seeing the illustrations and making the sounds of each animal. Grandkid approved--no better recommendation.
September 14, 2019
Puns! Adorable Creatures! Terribly cute illustrations! Short and Sweet! My son loved it and I couldn't ask for a better book to make him laugh.
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April 14, 2023
Cute book about parent's love for their littles
June 8, 2023
So adorable and funny.
March 13, 2024
So cute! 19 month old loved this too! She pointed at the pictures a lot.
October 13, 2025
My daughter gets the biggest grin on her face when we read this book together. We’ve read it at least once day for at least the past two months. I’ve memorized it too for “reading” without the book
January 11, 2026
Absolutely adorable
May 11, 2024
Cute. Not like the best punny animal "I love you" book, but it's cute.
February 11, 2025
It was cute. Full of adorable animal puns with really nice illustrations. Too bad my baby is not as interested in books as I am. He did pay attention a little bit but preferred opening and closing the book.
E gives it 6/10
E gives it 6/10
November 16, 2025
Bought as a christmas gift for my goddaughter and it’s absolutely the cutest book I’ve seen. I can’t wait to read it to her!!
July 30, 2025
“Hedgehugs” to this book <3
September 19, 2019
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the pictures in the book, but the text lost me halfway through. I thought they were reaching for the puns a little too much. But I have to say I again about how much I absolutely loved the pictures.
I loved the pictures in the book, but the text lost me halfway through. I thought they were reaching for the puns a little too much. But I have to say I again about how much I absolutely loved the pictures.
August 2, 2019
The only thing better than a board book with animals is a board book with animals and puns.
September 4, 2019
Really adorable illustrations. Unfortunately, the book is like so many other books out there that the illustrations aren't enough to make it really stand out.
November 25, 2019
Give Hedgehugs and kisses to your special Squeak-heart with this pun-tastic book. Purrrfect for anyone you love beary much.
Such a sweet board book to share with you little one that you love very much. Each animal brings a pun as mother and baby share sweet moments. A read to share sweet moments with your little one. Where you share hugs, kisses, and reading time!
A Special Thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Such a sweet board book to share with you little one that you love very much. Each animal brings a pun as mother and baby share sweet moments. A read to share sweet moments with your little one. Where you share hugs, kisses, and reading time!
A Special Thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
May 19, 2025
Aww! Wonderfully sweet illustrations celebrate love in this sweet, reassuring book. It's adorable to look at, and a gentle reminder that other species love their babies, too.
December 20, 2023
I Love You Like No Otter by Rose Rossner is an absolute delight that captures the essence of love in the most charming and endearing way possible. From its heartwarming narrative to the captivating illustrations, this picture book is a masterpiece that both children and adults can enjoy.
One of the most enchanting aspects of the book is its clever play on words and adorable animal characters. Rossner skillfully weaves a tale of love and friendship using puns and wordplay centered around otters. The language is simple yet poetic, making it accessible for young readers while still engaging for older audiences. The author's creativity shines through as she compares the various ways otters express love to the unique and special ways we express love for our dear ones.
The illustrations by Karl West bring the story to life with vibrant colors and whimsical details. Each page is a visual treat, capturing the playful antics of otters and the warmth of their relationships. The expressions on the otters' faces are incredibly expressive, conveying a range of emotions from joy to surprise, perfectly complementing the emotional depth of the narrative. West's artistry adds an extra layer of charm to an already heartwarming story.
The book's positive message about the diversity of love is another standout feature. By using otters to represent love, the story subtly conveys the idea that love comes in many forms and is not limited by species, race, or background. It encourages readers to appreciate and celebrate the unique qualities that make each individual special. This inclusive theme makes I Love You Like No Otter a wonderful addition to any collection of children's literature that seeks to promote understanding and acceptance.
Moreover, the book serves as an excellent conversation starter for parents and educators to discuss the concept of love with young readers. The gentle and humorous approach makes it easy for adults to convey important values without sounding preachy. The book's positive affirmations and expressions of love provide an opportunity for children to explore and understand their own feelings in a safe and nurturing way.
I Love You Like No Otter also stands out for its educational value. Through the charming story, young readers can learn interesting facts about otters and their behavior. The combination of entertainment and education makes this book a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to engage children in learning about the natural world while fostering a love for reading.
In conclusion, Rose Rossner's I Love You Like No Otter is a heartwarming and visually stunning picture book that deserves a special place on every bookshelf. Its enchanting narrative, delightful illustrations, positive message, and educational value make it a standout choice for readers of all ages. This book is a true celebration of love in all its forms, and its impact lingers long after the final page is turned.
One of the most enchanting aspects of the book is its clever play on words and adorable animal characters. Rossner skillfully weaves a tale of love and friendship using puns and wordplay centered around otters. The language is simple yet poetic, making it accessible for young readers while still engaging for older audiences. The author's creativity shines through as she compares the various ways otters express love to the unique and special ways we express love for our dear ones.
The illustrations by Karl West bring the story to life with vibrant colors and whimsical details. Each page is a visual treat, capturing the playful antics of otters and the warmth of their relationships. The expressions on the otters' faces are incredibly expressive, conveying a range of emotions from joy to surprise, perfectly complementing the emotional depth of the narrative. West's artistry adds an extra layer of charm to an already heartwarming story.
The book's positive message about the diversity of love is another standout feature. By using otters to represent love, the story subtly conveys the idea that love comes in many forms and is not limited by species, race, or background. It encourages readers to appreciate and celebrate the unique qualities that make each individual special. This inclusive theme makes I Love You Like No Otter a wonderful addition to any collection of children's literature that seeks to promote understanding and acceptance.
Moreover, the book serves as an excellent conversation starter for parents and educators to discuss the concept of love with young readers. The gentle and humorous approach makes it easy for adults to convey important values without sounding preachy. The book's positive affirmations and expressions of love provide an opportunity for children to explore and understand their own feelings in a safe and nurturing way.
I Love You Like No Otter also stands out for its educational value. Through the charming story, young readers can learn interesting facts about otters and their behavior. The combination of entertainment and education makes this book a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to engage children in learning about the natural world while fostering a love for reading.
In conclusion, Rose Rossner's I Love You Like No Otter is a heartwarming and visually stunning picture book that deserves a special place on every bookshelf. Its enchanting narrative, delightful illustrations, positive message, and educational value make it a standout choice for readers of all ages. This book is a true celebration of love in all its forms, and its impact lingers long after the final page is turned.
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