How Do You Say I Love You?

Warm, joyous, and deeply inclusive, How Do You Say I Love You? offers a global celebration of love through language. This vibrant picture book by Ashleigh Barton and Martina Heiduczek teaches young readers that expressions of love go far beyond words-they are found in culture, traditions, and everyday kindness. With colourful illustrations and lyrical text, this story explores how families across the world say "I love you"-from sweet whispers to affectionate gestures, it's a journey of heart and heritage. Ideal for story time or cultural studies, the book opens doors to discussions on diversity, empathy, and the universal nature of connection. Whether spoken in French, Japanese, Swahili or AUSLAN, love knows no bounds.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces language diversity and promotes multilingual awareness.
• Supports emotional literacy by identifying ways we express care and affection.
• Fosters cultural curiosity and global citizenship from a young age.
• Encourages phonemic awareness through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use during Harmony Week or International Day celebrations.
• Incorporate into language units exploring greetings and common phrases.
• Have students share how they say "I love you" in their families or cultures.
• Create a classroom wall display of global "I love you" translations with student illustrations.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for ages 3 and up
• Format: Picture book
• Authors: Ashleigh Barton and Martina Heiduczek