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madhamster's review against another edition
3.0
Some express themselves verbally, others through actions. This is lesson Dimitri learns at school.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
2.0
It had nice illustrations and a loving message, but it was a little too mushy for me.
taliaissmart's review against another edition
I really enjoyed the illustrations but had mixed feelings about the message. I’m not sure it’s appropriate to reinforce telling EVERYONE you meet that you love them immediately, or looking specifically for signs that everyone loves you back…
misspentdays's review against another edition
5.0
Dmitri has a large heart and an open-spirit. While he tells everyone he loves them, he doesn't understand why everyone doesn't say it back. Then Dmitri discovers that maybe love isn't just the words people say.
A charming tale of an open-hearted boy learning to navigate the world and the people around him. This is an essential work for all Pre-K and ECE programs.
This book is a great read for back to school / first time at school in Pre-K, or even Kindergarten. Dmitri loves everything and everyone and he isn't afraid to share the love. Unfortunately for his tender heart, no one knows how to react to his declarations of love. After talking to his mom about how this upset him, she shows him the many other ways people say "I love you".
This would not only be a good read for the tenderhearted littles, but those who aren't naturally as expressive. It will help them understand that more emotional perspective. It also provides an excellent, and natural, example of a child seeking council from their adult to deal with emotions.
A charming tale of an open-hearted boy learning to navigate the world and the people around him. This is an essential work for all Pre-K and ECE programs.
This book is a great read for back to school / first time at school in Pre-K, or even Kindergarten. Dmitri loves everything and everyone and he isn't afraid to share the love. Unfortunately for his tender heart, no one knows how to react to his declarations of love. After talking to his mom about how this upset him, she shows him the many other ways people say "I love you".
This would not only be a good read for the tenderhearted littles, but those who aren't naturally as expressive. It will help them understand that more emotional perspective. It also provides an excellent, and natural, example of a child seeking council from their adult to deal with emotions.
heisereads's review against another edition
2.0
I get the intention of this story, but there is an underlying element of the message that makes me uncomfortable (for many of the same reasons others have mentioned) as it relates to toxic masculinity, consent, & acceptance of feelings.
jesstele's review against another edition
4.0
Great story! Didn’t love the abrupt ending though. With a better ending it would have been 5 stars for me.
backonthealex's review against another edition
4.0
On his first day of preschool, Demitri is so excited and happy to be there that he goes around telling everyone and everything that he loves them - the other kids, the teacher, the tree in the playgound, even the lunch lady. But no one responds to him the same way. Instead, they just joke or turn away. By the end of the day, Dimitri is feeling pretty dejected. But he never noticed how uncomfortable he was making the other people feel with his demonstration of affection. The next day, even though Dimitri doesn't want to go to school, his mom gets him ready while she explains how people can say I love you in different ways without saying the words, but through action, kindness, and words of appreciation - like hugging, sharing and friendliness. When Dimetri gets to school, the other kids invite him to join in their activities and to sit together for story time, demonstrating just what his mother had to hime about how to say I love you, just not in those words. A encouraging story about learning to recognize social cues and helping young kids with social-emotional development. The brightly colored mixed media illustration as a sweet as Demitri is and also reflect the wide range of diverse children and adults in today's schools and neighborhoods.