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Early in the evening two young brothers and their mama finish supper in the sturdy red cabin and set out to fish. While digging for worms, rowing the boat and pulling in fish, each brother asks his mama which one is the best at each task and, as they are being tucked into bed, which one she loves the best. Barbara Joosse's heartwarming text is beautifully complimented by Mary Whyte's engaging watercolor illustrations. Readers will delight in the tender message that every child holds a special place in a parent's heart.

Classic read-aloud story now available as a sturdy board bookBook addresses unconditional love and sibling rivalry in kind and gentle way: Early in the evening two young brothers and their mama finish supper in their red cabin and set out to fish. While digging for worms, rowing the boat, and pulling in fish, each brother asks his mama who is the best at each task, and as they are tucked into bed, which one she loves the best. Readers will delight in the tender message that every child holds a special place in a parent's heart.Warm illustrations, eloquent text, and a timeless message of the unconditional love between parents and childrenPerfect read aloud book for family story timeBarbara Joosse is a full-time writer and mother and the author of nearly 20 children's books. Illustrator Mary Whyte is an accomplished artist best known for her watercolor paintings. Fans of Barbara Joosse's bestselling books Mama, Do You Love Me? and Papa, Do You Love Me? will adore I Love You the Purplest's celebration of parental love and the unique qualities that make every child special.Heartwarming book provides a poetic and comforting answer to a universal sibling question: Who do you love more? Great book for parents to prepare children for a new siblingWonderful family time book Books for kids ages 3-5Children's books for grades preschool and up

The universal question of "Who do you love the best?" is perfectly answered by the author of the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? Award-winning author Barbara M. Joosse has created a beautiful story of two brothers and their mother. As the family spends the day fishing, the two boys vie for attention. They ask their Mama who is best at finding worms, who rows the fastest, who is the best fisherman and ultimately, "Who do you love best?" This universal question is perfectly answered when, in the spirit of true unconditional love, Mama explains that she loves each of them in their own special way. The jubilant Max she loves the "reddest" and the quiet Julian she loves the "bluest." Together she loves both her boys the "purplest." A celebration of both parental love and of the unique qualities that make every child an individual, the eloquent text speaks to any child, parent, or sibling.