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I Love You the Purplest

by Barbara Joosse · 1995

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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.

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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.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
siblingssiblingsMore like thisLess of thisfamilyfamilyMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
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emotionalemotionalMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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