Hepworth highlights love once again. An ursine pair--seemingly the same parent and cub from I'll Love You to the Moon and Back (2015)--share snuggles and cuddles. From sunrise to moonrise, the duo spend the day together; meanwhile, Hepworth's narration affirms a mother's love. In a vast field of green, the larger bear tickles her cub's paws while murmuring, "A mommy's love is boundless-- / it simply grows and grows. // I love your happy giggle / and your teeny, tiny toes." She also reassures the cub that she will be there for both highs and lows. "Then when you've had a tricky day / that makes your heart feel sad and blue, / I know just how to make you laugh, / 'til you feel good as new!" Warnes depicts gentle nose boops, loving gazes, and shaggy, snuggly hugs; exuding warmth, his visuals will make readers feel wrapped in a hug. The illustrator uses woodland greens and sunny yellows to underscore a sense of tenderness, while the cool blues of the night highlight the shining titular moon.
"You're Mommy's precious little one-- / you make my spirit soar. / I love you to the moon and back . // . and then I love you even more." Nestle in close and share this together. (Picture book. 2-5)-- Kirkus Reviews.