You Are Loved

By Author / Illustrator

Sofia Sanchez, Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Cardoso

Genre

Family & Home

Age range(s)

Publisher

Scholastic US

ISBN

9781338850079

Format

Hardback

Published

02-03-2023

Synopsis

From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. You are loved by so many people... Most of all you are loved by your family. No one loves you like your family loves you. Families come in so many different shapes and sizes - some are far away, some live all together, some have two mummies and some two daddies. Every family is unique! No matter what, families show you how strong you are and how much they love you!

A beautiful companion book to You are Enough Sweet narrative, bought to life by beautiful and colourful illustrations from Sofia Cardoso A brilliant celebrations of all the different types of families - including the people in your school, your community and those you chose to love as family.

The hardcover edition with protective dust jacket makes this a truly beautiful gift for any child's bookshelf. Written by Sofia Sanchez, a 14-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome, who is going to be in the upcoming film adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in the Hunger Games blockbuster franchise

Reviews

You Are Loved is inspired by Sofia Sanchez and her life with details of her family and life in illustrations and photos. In this gorgeous book we meet love through families, friends and neighbours, understanding that all families are special but different. There are beautiful quotes which permeate the book and the illustrations ooze love and acceptance. A great book to support PSHE, diversity and love. We gave it a 5 star rating!

Picture book / Reviewed by Maria, teacher, and her class (ages 6+)