Because of You

All Ages

Birth - 12 months

Because of You

by B. G. Hennessy
Illustration by Hiroe Nakata

With gentle, joyful illustrations, this celebration of the potential in each person illuminates the simple ways the world can be a better place -- because of you. Each time a child is born, the world changes.

Each child brings to the world one more person to love and care for -- and one more person who can love and care for others. As children grow and learn, they can teach others and share feelings, ideas, and things. Just as each of us sometimes needs help, we can also find ways to help others. This books shows, through everyday examples, how acts of kindness, understanding, and generosity -- no matter how small -- can make all the difference in the world.

Age: 3 Year-olds | Title: Because of You | Author: B. G. Hennessy | Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

Why we chose this book

This is a sweet book that focuses on the concepts of love, friendship, and sharing. At this age, children will begin to truly understand these concepts. This is also a time when children recognize the differences between people and cultures. The artwork is simple, and the use of colors adds a warm feeling to the story.

This is a great book for helping children understand the relationships between the words and the pictures. It's very clear how the two interact. Because of the text and illustrations, it's a good book for pointing out what is happening in the story.

I learned about this book from my granddaughter's pre-school teacher. She told me it was her favorite book to read to 3 year olds. Audra loves reading it, and it always puts a warm and caring smile on her face when we are finished.

--Joan