In the world of children’s literature, capturing the timeless bond between caregivers and their children with fresh emotional resonance is a challenging task, yet it is one Stephanie Stansbie addresses with grace in I Love You All Year Through. This charming picture book is adorned with the artwork of Suzie Mason, whose reputation as a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator was notably secured through her collaboration with Hoda Kotb on I’ve Loved You Since Forever. Mason’s illustrations in Stansbie’s latest work are both heartwarming and effective, enhancing the poetic nature of the text.

Stephanie Stansbie’s lyrical prose flows through the pages like a gentle stream, enveloping readers in a narrative that explores the deep and enduring love a caregiver holds for their child, articulated through the changing seasons. Each season is brought to life with engaging sensory details—from the “springtime showers” that promise the renewal of life, to the “lazy summer days” that resonate with warmth and light-heartedness, moving through to the “cozy chill of autumn and winter”, Stansbie’s writing ensures that the picturesque qualities of each season are beautifully and vividly rendered.

The structure of the book is particularly effective. Walking through the year, it not only educates young readers about the seasons but also subtly emphasizes that the love between them and their caregivers remains constant, no matter the time of year. This message is a comforting assurance for the book’s young audience, providing them with a sense of stability and security.

Suzie Mason’s illustrations complement this sentiment perfectly. Her soft pastel hues and the gentle roundness of her lines add a layer of comfort and affection to each page, encapsulating moments of togetherness that parents and children share.

I Love You All Year Through holds a universal appeal—while it targets young children, its message is also poignant for parents, grandparents, and caregivers, making it an ideal read for shared storytime. Its appeal as a gift for new parents is evident, offering a means to articulate an often indescribable depth of parental love.

To conclude, I Love You All Year Through is more than just a picture book. It is a celebration of familial love, captured within the frame of the changing seasons. Stephanie Stansbie and Suzie Mason have together created a must-have addition to any family’s bookshelf—a text that is likely to be cherished and read repeatedly throughout the year.