Plot Summary

Love You Forever

Robert Munsch
Guide cover placeholder

Love You Forever

Fiction | Picture Book | Early Reader Picture Book | Published in 1986

Book Brief

Robert Munsch

Love You Forever

Fiction | Picture Book | Early Reader Picture Book | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Picture Book • Fiction

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Early reader / picture book

Recommended Reading Age

4-8 years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch is a touching picture book that illustrates the enduring, unconditional love between a mother and her son as he grows from a mischievous child into a man while the mother ages and eventually passes away. The story is accentuated by a recurring lullaby the mother sings to her son, which he later sings to his own daughter, symbolizing the ongoing cycle of familial love.

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch evokes strong emotional responses from readers. Praised for its touching portrayal of the parent-child bond, the book is often described as a heartwarming and tender story that resonates across generations. However, some find its repetition tiresome and its ending overly sentimental. Despite this, it remains a beloved classic for many families.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Love You Forever?

A reader who would enjoy Love You Forever by Robert Munsch is typically someone who appreciates heartfelt, sentimental children's books that explore the bonds of family and love. This would appeal to fans of Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney or The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein for their emotional and touching storytelling.

Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Picture Book • Fiction

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Early reader / picture book

Recommended Reading Age

4-8 years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!