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Loved: A Mother's Celebration
How does a parent soothe their child's emotions and feelings? In sincere sentiments from parent to child, this dedication celebrates unconditional family love. Written in prose and paired with poignant illustrations, a gift book, children's book, or Mother's Day memoir, the message of Loved echoes for everyone in our diverse world.
24 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2023
1707 people want to read
About the author
Raven Howell
38 books267 followersRaven is an award winning author and poet of picture books. She's a journalist for Story Monsters Ink magazine and Voice. She writes for children's magazines such as Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Cricket, and Hello. Raven is the Creative & Publishing Advisor for RedClover Reader, and writes educational storybooks for various children's publishers. She's a contributing author for Reading is Fundamental (SOCAL) and I Am A Promise Books.
Her work is published in anthologies, in DVD and CD format, in both public and home schooling programs. Raven has won several awards including Excellence in Children's Literature, A Golden Box Books, NABE's Pinnacle, SCBWI Magazine Merit, and Global Impact Award. She remains active with charity work, and presenting children's workshops for elementary classes and in libraries. Raven is a member of the SCBWI and ILA and IBPA.
Strolling the beach, music, reading, spring flowers, a warm wood stove, and straight-out-of-the-oven butterscotch chocolate chip cookies inspire many of her poems and stories.
Her work is published in anthologies, in DVD and CD format, in both public and home schooling programs. Raven has won several awards including Excellence in Children's Literature, A Golden Box Books, NABE's Pinnacle, SCBWI Magazine Merit, and Global Impact Award. She remains active with charity work, and presenting children's workshops for elementary classes and in libraries. Raven is a member of the SCBWI and ILA and IBPA.
Strolling the beach, music, reading, spring flowers, a warm wood stove, and straight-out-of-the-oven butterscotch chocolate chip cookies inspire many of her poems and stories.
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June 16, 2024
"Loved: A mother's celebration" is an illustrated poetic piece, written by Raven Howell. It spans 23 pages, with each page exuding utterances of affection and endearment. Reading this beautiful poem, I was immensely captivated by the warmth that each line held, by the reassurance in each stanza, and by the way the poet utilized rhyming to increase its appeal to readers.
The message behind this poem is the unending love of parents, particularly the mothers, for their children. It also highlights the pride of the mother in her child's happiness, and her willingness to correct them with loving care. "Loved" emphasizes on acceptance; on how the mother is ever ready to receive the child, regardless of their physical or emotional state, and how she unconditionally cares for them in time of need.
The power that the words in this poem hold is capable of bringing one to tears, since the relatability could subconsciously incite reminiscence. "Loved" is a great literary piece, and it is one poem I would definitely love to read out to someone in the near future. Without hesitation, I'd rate it five stars.
The message behind this poem is the unending love of parents, particularly the mothers, for their children. It also highlights the pride of the mother in her child's happiness, and her willingness to correct them with loving care. "Loved" emphasizes on acceptance; on how the mother is ever ready to receive the child, regardless of their physical or emotional state, and how she unconditionally cares for them in time of need.
The power that the words in this poem hold is capable of bringing one to tears, since the relatability could subconsciously incite reminiscence. "Loved" is a great literary piece, and it is one poem I would definitely love to read out to someone in the near future. Without hesitation, I'd rate it five stars.
February 24, 2024
From award-winning author and poet Raven Howell comes Loved: A Mother’s Celebration, a story celebrating the love between a parent and a child. This joyful story is brought to life through illustrations by Pamela C. Rice.
Howell writes this story in rhyme, as she explores the meaningful connection between a parent and a child. The story delves into how parents will love their child even when she’s mad, offering hugs to make her feel better, being there to tend to her when she’s sick, holding her, playing together and being silly together, singing and dancing together; and ultimately, always keeping their child close.
A unique aspect of this story is that each page not only offers a beautifully phrased example of how the parent will connect with the child but also relates the action to a different color for each activity. For example, the author references the “brightest orange sunrise blaze,” “blackest cloud,” “purple play,” and “white turtledove.” To align with this color theme, the illustrations also match the descriptions on each page.
Loved: A Mother’s Celebration is the ultimate bedtime snuggle story for parents to share with their young children. This narrative lovingly reflects just some of the ways in which parents are there for their children, regardless of whether they are happy, mad, sick, healthy, playful, or upset. This story also reassures young kids that they can always depend on their parents, no matter the situation or mood they may be in.
The illustrations by Pamela C. Rice complement Howell’s rhyming story perfectly. They depict loving scenes of parents with their children: playing, cuddling, singing, dancing, and hugging, all while incorporating the color scheme mentioned previously on each page within the text.
Quill says: Author Howell and illustrator Rice have come together to create a timeless bedtime story for young readers with Loved: A Mother’s Celebration. It is a beautiful commemoration of the loving relationship that exists between parent and child, which young readers and caregivers alike are sure to appreciate.
Howell writes this story in rhyme, as she explores the meaningful connection between a parent and a child. The story delves into how parents will love their child even when she’s mad, offering hugs to make her feel better, being there to tend to her when she’s sick, holding her, playing together and being silly together, singing and dancing together; and ultimately, always keeping their child close.
A unique aspect of this story is that each page not only offers a beautifully phrased example of how the parent will connect with the child but also relates the action to a different color for each activity. For example, the author references the “brightest orange sunrise blaze,” “blackest cloud,” “purple play,” and “white turtledove.” To align with this color theme, the illustrations also match the descriptions on each page.
Loved: A Mother’s Celebration is the ultimate bedtime snuggle story for parents to share with their young children. This narrative lovingly reflects just some of the ways in which parents are there for their children, regardless of whether they are happy, mad, sick, healthy, playful, or upset. This story also reassures young kids that they can always depend on their parents, no matter the situation or mood they may be in.
The illustrations by Pamela C. Rice complement Howell’s rhyming story perfectly. They depict loving scenes of parents with their children: playing, cuddling, singing, dancing, and hugging, all while incorporating the color scheme mentioned previously on each page within the text.
Quill says: Author Howell and illustrator Rice have come together to create a timeless bedtime story for young readers with Loved: A Mother’s Celebration. It is a beautiful commemoration of the loving relationship that exists between parent and child, which young readers and caregivers alike are sure to appreciate.
September 21, 2023
Loved is an incredibly touching portrayal of a mother's unwavering love for her family. It beautifully captures the joys and challenges of childhood while emphasizing the enduring nature of a mother's love.
This heart-warming 23-paged book reminds us of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
What's even more remarkable is that this book transcends age barriers, making it a delightful read for anyone, regardless of their age. With its captivating illustrations, this book engages and facilitates children's imaginations and their understanding.
This heart-warming 23-paged book reminds us of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
What's even more remarkable is that this book transcends age barriers, making it a delightful read for anyone, regardless of their age. With its captivating illustrations, this book engages and facilitates children's imaginations and their understanding.
October 17, 2023
This was a sweet loving poem about a mother's love for her children at all ages. No matter what a mother's love is unconditional. I have grown children and I definitely reflected on their childhood when reading. Can't wait to share this book with others.
Thank you, Raven Howell and Goodreads, for the gifted copy!
Thank you, Raven Howell and Goodreads, for the gifted copy!
September 11, 2023
Acknowledging a child's changing emotions and feelings, this book is a sweet and gentle poem from a mother to her child. It feels like a warm hug and may be a perfect addition for bedtime or quiet time reading. Soft illustrations add a calming tone to the message of unconditional love.
September 29, 2023
This is a beautiful story all about parental love, which is written as a poem. The illustrations in the book accompanying each stanza also make it even more enjoyable, since they describe what is being said in the poem. Overall I think this is an excellent story for parents to read to children.
October 16, 2023
Thank you to Goodreads & Raven Howell! I received this book from a giveaway. This sweet book touches on a mother's unconditional love for her child through colorful metaphors. It helps tackle the many different emotions children process through, and was loved by both my 3 and 6 year old.
October 23, 2023
This is a celebration of a mother's love. It is written in a rhyming form and is pretty short.
My elementary school daughter read this to me. She liked it, but thought that a few of the rhymes seemed weird or forced just to rhyme. The favorite part was the illustrations, they have a paint or paper cut out type feel to them. The illustrations give it a more soothing feel.
This is a nice book to read with a young child!
My elementary school daughter read this to me. She liked it, but thought that a few of the rhymes seemed weird or forced just to rhyme. The favorite part was the illustrations, they have a paint or paper cut out type feel to them. The illustrations give it a more soothing feel.
This is a nice book to read with a young child!
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