Will You Still Love Me: A Puppy Haiku Story
Purple Cotton Candy Arts, 2019
Picture Book Ages 4-8 Illustrated by Jiliane Vilches Library of Congress Control Number: 2019955149 ISBN: 978-173298764 |
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“Will you still love me if I love to chew? Will you still love me if I stick to you like glue?” Unlike other I love you picture books, in this bedtime story, an adorable puppy who’s always up to playful antics, questions a little girl’s love for her. Each question is paired with a delightful haiku. This tale about unconditional love and friendship comes full circle, spring to spring, yet is timeless, featuring charming illustrations and playful text.
The book has a wonderful introduction about how to write haiku and an additional section comprising of more puppy haiku contributed by several poets from different parts of the world. |
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Awards
Silver Award (Children's Book category) - Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2020
Silver Award (Cover and Inner Layout category)- Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2020
Silver Award (Children's Book category) - Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2020
Silver Award (Cover and Inner Layout category)- Northern California Publishers and Authors Book Awards 2020
Reviews
I gave this book as a gift and this is what the recipient had to say. She was thrilled! “This book, "Will You Still Love Me? A Puppy Haiku Story,” is just a wonderful way to introduce little kids and big kids like me to crafting haiku poetry. It covers everything a naughty puppy does and puppies do it all! The drawings by Jiliane Vilches are delightful. I immediately fell in love with the puppy on the cover. Please publish more! Sincerely, Carol B. and Bella Mae B. of Utah (Julie Kelsey)
This clever haiku book is a combination of questions and haiku poems from the perspective of both a little girl and her dog. It highlights the special bond dogs can have with their human friends. The seasonal aspect, which is common in traditional haiku, is shown mainly through the illustrations the latter which are expressive and colorful.
I am happy to make a special appearance in the back of this book with one of my dog haiku alongside ten other poets. Thanks, Chrissi!
Will You Still Love Me is for children and the child in all of us, especially those who love dogs! A fun way to learn haiku too. The “How to Haiku” foreword is by Sarah Welch, age 13.(Corine Timmer)
I bought this book for my two daughters, 7 and 3. What caught my attention was the lovely cover with the cute little dog playing in the yard. There was a really helpful guide titled How to Haiku on the beginning of the book, which really helped me and my daughters understand the basics of writing Haiku. The main story of the book is a combination of traditional children's story with sprinkle of Haiku poems that compliment the story. I think it is a really refreshing idea. It is a heartwarming story about unconditional love between a girl and the cutest little dog. The illustrations are gorgeous, very detailed with vivid colors, which is perfect for children. My daughters loved it! They said the book is cute and beautiful at the same time. Overall, this is a must-read book for kids and adults alike and a perfect mood booster. (Katrina Lim)
I'm always looking for new and interesting topics to introduce to my kids. "Will You Still Love Me?" is not only fun and heart-warming, it has accompanying haiku with every part of the story. My girls love it! They have asked for this story over and over again. For parents wanting to expand their kids understanding of different forms of poetry I highly reccomend this charming book! (Tia)
I LOVE it ! It is my new favorite book to read over and over. Adults and children will love it. (Carla retired Children's Librarian from Amarillo, TX)
Christine Villa's "Will You Still Love Me" is a delight. The illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the wonderful story of a puppy named "Haiku". The introduction to writing haiku poetry is easy to understand for all ages. (Sigrid Saradunn)
Let's keep in touch! Contact me at chrissivilla@gmail.com.
