Love the World

While I agree completely with the book's conclusion that "you can always find something to love about yourself, the world, and everyone in it," the book pushes this message too forcefully in every circumstance. Eventually, it becomes reminiscent of Pixar's character Joy from Inside Out, who thinks every problem can always be solved by adding more joy. While perhaps not the book's intent, it feels like it's trying to blush over every moment with joyous love rather than also addressing that there's a place for love with other emotions, like tender, mournful love. While the line "Love your tears" might intend to address such situations, the simplified story and illustration style don't convey this meaningful nuance, especially since the character is already remarking "I feel better!" while starting to smile (like every other character with a smile plastered on its face). It's a fun book to read sharing important messages, but it's too oversimplified to have the enduring quality of a classic.