How Do You Love?
What’s inside...
Love is shown in many ways and is a constant in all of our lives. The picture book 'How Do You Love?' explores the different ways love can be expressed—through respectful touch, nice gestures, thoughtful gifts, kind words, and special times together. It illustrates various scenarios like reading together at bedtime, giving a friend a cape, saving a seat on the bus, or offering a bear hug. By showcasing these diverse expressions of love, the book aims to warm hearts and open minds, helping young readers recognize and accept that everyone shows love differently.
Discussion points
What are some ways that you show love to others?
Can you think of a time someone showed love to you? How did it make you feel?
Why do you think it's important to show love?
How can we show love to people who are different from us?
What are some new ways you might show love after reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their ideas and feelings about love openly, without judgment. Validate their feelings to foster a safe space for discussion.
Use examples from the book to illustrate different forms of love and ask your child if they have experienced or shown love in similar ways.
Connect the story to real-life situations involving friends or family to make the concepts more relatable and meaningful.
Discuss the different emotions characters might be feeling in various scenarios in the book, asking your child to consider why they might feel that way.
Extend the conversation beyond the book by planning together simple, real-life actions to show love to others in your community.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of expressing love
Explanation: The story explores various ways characters show their love, emphasizing verbal and non-verbal expressions.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to express their feelings to family and friends, helping them build stronger, more empathetic relationships.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of different emotions
Explanation: Characters in the book experience a range of emotions, teaching children that all feelings are valid.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand and accept their own emotions and those of others, promoting emotional intelligence.
Example Lesson: The value of kindness and empathy
Explanation: Through interactions between characters, the book highlights acts of kindness and the ability to understand others' feelings.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be considerate and supportive in their everyday interactions, fostering a positive social environment.
Example Lesson: Resilience through challenges
Explanation: Characters face various challenges but show resilience, an important lesson for young readers.
Real-World Application: Teaches children that facing difficulties is a part of life and that they possess the strength to overcome them.
Example Lesson: The joy of shared experiences
Explanation: The book showcases characters sharing joyful moments, underscoring the value of togetherness.
Real-World Application: Promotes the idea of spending quality time with loved ones, enhancing personal connections and creating cherished memories.