Porque te amo mucho

Guido Van Genechten (1957, Belgium) studied drawing and painting, graphics and photography. Afterward, he worked for many years in the graphic industry. Now Guido works as a full-time illustrator of children’s books. In 1998 he won the international Illustrator’s Award City of Hasselt with his picture book Ricky. This prize was the beginning of his international career as a children’s book illustrator. Since that moment, Guido Van Genechten has created many best-selling stories and received several awards. In 2007 he was the winner of the Reader’s Digest Award for Best Children’s Book Illustrator. And in the past ten years, his books were published in 30 countries around the world.

“Copito the little polar bear may be young, but he already knows so much about the world. He knows where to find the best fish and that the cold can really bite, but that his mother’s hugs make everything nice and warm. He knows that he needs to stay near his mother just in case the ice starts to break. But there are some things that Copito doesn’t know. What makes snow? And why do polar bears have white fur and black skin? But Copito’s mother knows, and she knows something much more important—how much Copito is loved. This Spanish board book shares the daily lives of a little polar bear and his mother as Copito learns many things. The majestic blue and white palette presents Copito’s snowy world, and the Spanish text lovingly shares what Copito is learning—while making sweet commentary about Copito’s heartwarming relationship with his mother. A tender story proving that no matter what, Copito’s mother’s love for her little one is certain. VERDICT An appealing addition to Spanish board book collections, and a great choice for fans of Emma Dodd.” — School Library Journal