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Consider Love: Its Moods and Many Ways
From the sentimental to the soulful, this book explores, in absolutely no depth whatsoever (yet with a number of lively and perhaps profound illustrations), the many and curious modes of love. Also it rhymes.
This lovely volume is a terrific gifty object (hey, have you ever tried to write book jacket copy?) as varied and delightful as a fine box of chocolates, yet with the decided advantage that there aren¹t any of those icky little pineapple jelly things.
This lovely volume is a terrific gifty object (hey, have you ever tried to write book jacket copy?) as varied and delightful as a fine box of chocolates, yet with the decided advantage that there aren¹t any of those icky little pineapple jelly things.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2002
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Sandra Boynton
169 books1,132 followersSandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, director, music producer, children's author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five books for children and seven general audience books, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and seven music albums. She has also designed calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys for various companies.
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December 16, 2024
The many sides of love - for you to share with that special person. This would be a great Valentines gift for that special person. I have long been a fan of Sandra Boynton; this book is a very good example of how she is able to reduce feelings in a way that makes us smile because we see relatable experiences in our relationships.
February 5, 2022
"Consider love. / Look here and there. / Consider love. / It's everywhere. / Consider love. / Observe a while. / It comes in every / shape, and style." And so begins this absolutely adorable tribute to love in all of its many guises. From tiny love to "love unbounded," logical love to "love unfounded," all manner of devotion is considered here...
With a sing-song narrative that just begs to be read aloud, and comical but heartwarming illustrations featuring a variety of creatures in love, Consider Love is a delightful little picture-book gem. Recommended to all Sandra Boynton fans, and to anyone looking for the perfect Valentine's Day title for the younger set.
With a sing-song narrative that just begs to be read aloud, and comical but heartwarming illustrations featuring a variety of creatures in love, Consider Love is a delightful little picture-book gem. Recommended to all Sandra Boynton fans, and to anyone looking for the perfect Valentine's Day title for the younger set.
July 28, 2014
More of an unfamiliar title by Sandra Boynton but I think one of her best! Her illustrations are perfectly delightful and enjoyable for kids of all ages (even the big ones!). We hope to add this to our family collection soon!
March 16, 2012
According to the jacket description- which would earn this book five stars in and of itself- Sandra Boynton is an internationally ignored authority on romance. Thus, this book is a real gem. The poetry is cute and funny, and the illustrations, as in all her books, are quirky and wonderful. "Consider Love" would make a great Valentine's gift, so feel free to drop a hint to my future husband in about ten years. What could be more romantic than pictures of love-struck hippos, penguins, farm animals, and poetry thereof?
August 9, 2016
I’m not sure exactly what it is that makes readers fall in love with Sandra Boynton’s sweet little picture books and board books. Probably the adorable pictures filled with such emotion and expression? Or the tenderness and feelings the stories evoke? Whatever it is I love them! In this one Sandra B. expresses the many many types of love; from shy love, to overly dramatic love and everything in between.
April 30, 2012
Boynton makes me so happy with everything that she writes and this book is not exception. She goes through the various types of love with her familiar characters and illustration styles. The book is appropriate for all ages as children will love her style and adults will find the truth in her provided situations. The book is extremely funny and will be reread by many readers.
December 27, 2012
I am a Boyton fan. Love the rhyming and the silly text. This would be fun to read with older elementary kids. Probably too many big words for little ones, like "eloquent," "overzealous," and "problematic"--but that is definitely part of its charm too.
September 2, 2013
Boynton is a favorite of many and this book will be on my favorite Valentines books shelf. It would also make a cute wedding or engagement gift. Love the cover flap that reads "Ms. Boynton is an internationally ignored authority on romance."
February 14, 2014
CONSIDER LOVE
It's many shapes and style...
It's moods and many ways...
A "celebrated tribute to affection, devotion, and all things lovely."
FUN gift book for ALL AGES!
PERFECT for Valentine's Day OR any day you want to tell someone you love them!
It's many shapes and style...
It's moods and many ways...
A "celebrated tribute to affection, devotion, and all things lovely."
FUN gift book for ALL AGES!
PERFECT for Valentine's Day OR any day you want to tell someone you love them!
June 10, 2008
Gave this to Mom for a Valentine's present. Too cute and funny to pass up.
August 4, 2009
I really like this book. My cutie gave it to me for Valentine's Day. The words are fun, but when I took time to look at the pictures while I read it I couldn't help laughing.
February 16, 2012
My wife gave it to me for Valentine's Day. The perfect thing!
September 18, 2012
Always love Boynton's books. :)
January 8, 2014
This is an absolutely adorable picture book without being too predictable or Hallmark. I truly enjoyed it and find it to be a book for all ages! :)
February 13, 2014
Another great book by one of my favorite children's book authors! This would make a great Valentine's gift for all ages (even adults). :)
March 30, 2015
I needed this beautiful story of love today! Want to buy this!
July 30, 2015
Very sweet. For grownups, too, I think.
June 4, 2016
A neat book for people of any age. A powerful little book that amazingly covers and explores the many facets of love. Well done Sandra Boynton.
Thank you for the loan Franklin Public Library.
Thank you for the loan Franklin Public Library.
December 16, 2016
The pictures in this book are so charming and funny that they make me happy just to look at them. I love how this book explores the many types of love <3
December 19, 2016
This is a fun little book about the different kinds of love and love languages that exist. It is now one of my favorites.
June 19, 2023
cute and simple and quaintly silly. thank you dearly, cheshire cat for this find!
January 27, 2017
Adorable.
May 2, 2014
Consider Love by Sandra Boynton is a poetry book for children ages 4 and up. The book uses different animals pictures to show love in it’s different forms and moods. It uses a simple small rhyming sentence structure through out the book to describe love.
I absolutely loved this book. It was one of the books I wasn’t expecting to be anything special, but at the end of the day I think it has officially made my favorite top ten. It can be used for small children when trying to explain love and/or with adults on birthdays or Valentines Day. It was very cute and endearing, using funny animal illustrations on every page. The vocabulary is wonderful for small children to understand but it also has depth for adults. Even with the very simple wordage and sentence structure the book evokes many positive feelings about the topic of love. I would copy the pages and decorate my child care room wit them on Valentines day With that being said the poetry is will written to engage all ages. Considering the simplicity and perfect message I would recommend this book to everyone. I am even thinking of sending it to that special someone and having a copy of it on my coffee table
I absolutely loved this book. It was one of the books I wasn’t expecting to be anything special, but at the end of the day I think it has officially made my favorite top ten. It can be used for small children when trying to explain love and/or with adults on birthdays or Valentines Day. It was very cute and endearing, using funny animal illustrations on every page. The vocabulary is wonderful for small children to understand but it also has depth for adults. Even with the very simple wordage and sentence structure the book evokes many positive feelings about the topic of love. I would copy the pages and decorate my child care room wit them on Valentines day With that being said the poetry is will written to engage all ages. Considering the simplicity and perfect message I would recommend this book to everyone. I am even thinking of sending it to that special someone and having a copy of it on my coffee table
April 15, 2012
Consider Love by Sandra Boynton is a very cute, funny, and fun way to tell somebody that you love them. As I finished reading this book, I had a smile on my face and felt so mushy inside:-). It is intended for children ages 4 and up. I think that the children will find it very cute and funny as well as adults. I gave this book a 4 star rating. The book uses different, funny animal characters to display and show love in its many moods, forms, shapes, and sizes. Love can be simple, mysterious, to overzealous and perhaps foolish. But in the end, all in all...I love you. This book would be perfect to read to children during valentines day, or any special holiday. The content is interesting and understandable for the intended readers and the language was innovative. Many poetic devices were used, and the form and structure helps the readers to understand and sets the tone for the poetic mood of love. I really enjoyed reading this book, I enjoyed the rhythm of the book, the setting, and the poetic aspect of the book, I would reccommend this book to anyone.
August 4, 2014
Explore love in all its shapes and sizes in this simple poem. Some love is passionate, others are sweet, there are those that love themselves, and there are many that love others. For each type of love represented is a picture of an animal that suits that description. In one case, "love problematic", pair of porcupines sadly can't even touch each other. These cute comic-strip-like cartoons are both funny and charming. The rhymes are quite good and the text as a whole is meaningful. Consider Love avoids all the politics behind this emotions, rather choosing to celebrate all its different forms. This is a great little book for children that will help them see that every love is unique, and that love is love no matter who it is between.
April 7, 2012
Is it cliche to say I love this little book? Boynton is one of my favorite authors in the children's board-book genre; I often give her books as gifts because kids enjoy her stories, and her books are just plain fun to read if you're an adult. CONSIDER LOVE is simplistic in it's message: love is everywhere and comes in many forms. "There's hopeful love / and love despairing. / Cautious love / and love that's daring." It's an excellent gift book to remind your kids--or anyone for that matter--that they are loved.
February 24, 2013
Cute book. Great illustrations, as always from this author. Couldn't help but thinking that this book seemed to be written more for adults than for children. Not sure I'd read this one to my little one again...
November 27, 2016
Now this is the cutest way to tell someone special you love them!!!
February 13, 2017
Adorable! This book is deeper than most of Sandra Boynton's books, but it still has the hilarious illustrations she's famous for.
August 30, 2018
Charming poetry along with amusing illustrations makes this ode to love heart-warming as well as fun. A great gift or keeper for yourself.
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