Honey, I Love
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Honey, I Love

By Eloise Greenfield, Leo and Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

Discover life's simple joys through a child's poetic eyes.

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48 pages· 1,359 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Experience the world anew through a child's eyes in this enchanting poetry collection. Each poem captures the wonder of everyday moments—riding trains, playing with friends, and listening to music. Vivid illustrations accompany the verses, offering deeper insights into the beauty of life's simple pleasures. Dive into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every day is filled with love and discovery. What hidden joys will you find?

From the publisher

This award-winning poetry collection includes sixteen poems that tell of love and the simple joys of everyday life seen through the eyes of a child, by legendary author Eloise Greenfield with illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrators Diane and Leo Dillon.Each of these sixteen poems is spoken straight from the perspective of a child. Riding on a train, listening to music, playing with a friend…each poem elicits a new appreciation of the rich content of everyday life. The poems are accompanied by both portrait and panorama drawings that deepen the insights contained in the words.This beloved book of poetry is a Reading Rainbow Selection, an ALA Notable Children’s Book, and the winner of George C. Stone Center for Children’s Books’ Recognition of Merit Award.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,359
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
68137
Publication
Published
May 23, 1986
First published
January 1, 1978
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064430975

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