Love (Sweet as Sugar)

*Love* is a tender, comforting, and heartwarming picture book about the strongest feeling in the world and the invisible bonds that connect people. Emma is surrounded by love: at home, with her family, with her dog Krümel, and with her grandparents. But as her first day of school draws near, an important question begins to weigh heavily on her mind: Will her family’s love still be with her even when they aren’t in the same place? Her mom explains to her that love is like a string. It can stretch, get tangled, or reach far across spaces, but it doesn’t just snap.

Corrinne Averiss tells this touching story with great sensitivity to children’s worries, while Kirsti Beautyman lovingly brings the invisible connection between people to life.

An uplifting picture book for children ages 3 and up—perfect for families, daycare, preschool, and kindergarten—that gently supports children during separation anxiety, adjusting to new environments, starting school, or sleeping over at a friend’s house, offering them a sense of security.

What is this book about?
This picture book explains to children that love remains even when loved ones aren’t in the same place. The story depicts love as an invisible string that connects us. 

When is this book particularly helpful?
It’s ideal for settling into daycare, starting school, coping with separation anxiety, sleepovers, new everyday situations, or whenever children need a sense of security and closeness. 

What topics does *Love* cover?
The focus is on love, attachment, family, separation anxiety, basic trust, emotions, and staying connected across distances. 

Why is *Love* educationally valuable?
The book offers children an accessible way to understand attachment and emotional security and helps adults talk about closeness, saying goodbye, and trust.