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The picture book is technically aimed at young viewers, but Love's sweet rhyme and the story's theme can also resonate with adults.
While walking in the garden one day, Annie, a curious little ant from Hillsville, meets a single poppy flower called Love. They become instant friends, sharing stories, laughing and talking for hours on end. Then one autumn day Annie goes to visit Love, but Love is not there. Remembering the rhyme that Love told her, she sets off on an adventure to find Love.
Love is with you every day.
Love is never far away.
Go search, go find and then you'll see
All the places Love can be.
But don't forget to look within
For often, that's where Love begins.
May Annie’s story inspire anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved being, to look and perhaps still find them within their lives and within themselves.
We witness death on TV shows and movies, but you're never really prepared for the emotions accompanying it until you're in the thick of it. Everyone handles the loss of a friend or loved one differently, kids especially. Where is Love? is a touching book reminding us that the ones we miss are never truly gone; they will always remain in our hearts and memories. A lovely message that can bring a great deal of comfort.
Annie is just one of many ants that call Hillsville, a mound of dirt behind Fanny's Flower Farm, home. James Dakay, the illustrator, did a lovely job creating the underground world. The ants wore human attire as they engaged in activities we've all seen or done, such as groups of ants playing basketball and hopscotch while another hung wet clothes up on a clothesline. The illustrations are vibrant and detailed, with each ant having its own unique features and expressions. Though the Queen ant looks lovely in her royal cape and crown, Annie was quite the fashionista in her bright yellow straw cap and matching shirt.
Annie didn't spend all her days or nights inside the mound; on weekends, she went aboveground to explore and enjoy the summer breeze. During one excursion, Annie met a poppy named Love. Love was a beautiful orange-petaled flower with soft features nestled in the flower's seed pod. Love and Annie became quick friends. They laughed together, played games, and told tall tales. Love shared a sweet little rhyme with her new friend:
Love is with you every day.
Love is never far away.
Go search, go find and then you'll see
All the places Love can be.
Each time Annie went to meet up with her fragrant friend, she noticed Poppy was losing her beautiful orange petals. It was heartbreaking to watch her wither away. Sadly, young kids and adults will face a similar situation with a friend, family member, or beloved pet. It's an emotional time, especially when their physical body is no longer here. Annie realized the significance of Poppy's rhyme. It's a comforting reminder that our loved ones will remain in our hearts and live on through our memories, and that love is always present, even when we can't see it.
I recommend reading Annie Caboose's moving story with your child, especially if they have lost someone recently or are facing circumstances that mirror Annie's situation: watching someone slowly fade away. Where is Love? is technically a picture book aimed at young viewers, but Love's sweet rhyme and the story's overall theme can also resonate with adults.
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Synopsis
While walking in the garden one day, Annie, a curious little ant from Hillsville, meets a single poppy flower called Love. They become instant friends, sharing stories, laughing and talking for hours on end. Then one autumn day Annie goes to visit Love, but Love is not there. Remembering the rhyme that Love told her, she sets off on an adventure to find Love.
Love is with you every day.
Love is never far away.
Go search, go find and then you'll see
All the places Love can be.
But don't forget to look within
For often, that's where Love begins.
May Annie’s story inspire anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved being, to look and perhaps still find them within their lives and within themselves.
About the author
I'm the youngest of 9 kids, called the Caboose. My mother spoiled me with stories and songs which inspired me to write stories too. Where is Love?, is my first book which I wrote and published while dealing with breast cancer. I am presently working on my next book Quigley and his Quirky Quack. view profile
Published on November 01, 2024
Published by Tellwell Talent
0-1000 words
Genre: Picture Books
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