I'll Take Care of You

by Maria Loretta (Author) Nicoletta Bertelle (Illustrator)

I'll Take Care of You
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

Warm, vibrant illustrations combine with the steady reassurance "I'll take care of you" to introduce children to the cycles of nature and the gift of nurturing.

A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky, Earth, and Sun it grows up to be a beautiful apple tree. When the tree meets a bird in need of help, it offers its branches as shelter and shows little readers the magic of being cared for and taking care.

This comforting tale celebrates the harmonious relationship between birds and trees, reveals the quiet wonder of our ecosystems, and helps little readers appreciate the care they receive from their family and friends every day. In return, children will learn that they can care for others too and cultivate empathy and kindness.

With warm, colorful illustrations and a timely message of care and community, I'll Take Care of You offers a soothing story before bedtime, or anytime on tough days.

Blue Dot Kids Press books are printed with vegetable inks on responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council(TM). From the sale of every book, we donate to environmental causes through our membership with 1% for the Planet. Through our annual Earth Day Initiative with our partner One Tree Planted, readers have the opportunity to plant trees--over 1,000 trees planted to date!

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Kirkus Reviews

An exquisite book, in content and illustration, about love, movement, and shared humanity: a keeper. 

Booklist

The cyclical structure of the story is suggestive of The Giving Tree, but in this narrative, it is possible to give without giving oneself away.

School Library Journal

A quiet, comforting story about the giving and receiving of care.

Review quotes

Also by Nicoletta Bertelle:

Abracadabra!: The Magic of Trying

"Encouraging children to take small, incremental steps to accomplish big tasks is an important lesson that is cheerfully presented in this optimistic picture book." —School Library Journal

"Striking colors in loose designs on white backgrounds calm young ones and invite them to apply the story to their situation." —Seattle Book Review

Maria Loretta

Maria Loretta Giraldo is a celebrated children's author who lives and works along the Brenta Riviera in Verona, Italy. Her children's books have been translated and published all over the world. She is a long-term artistic partner of Nicoletta Bertelle.

Nicoletta Bertelle is a celebrated children's book illustrator from Italy. Her picture books have won many awards, including a White Raven Award, and have inspired TV cartoons and theatrical performances.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781737603238
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Publication date
April 20, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV002040 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Birds
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV029010 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Environment
JUV029020 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Weather
Library of Congress categories
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