- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (27 July 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747541108
- ISBN-13: 978-0747541103
- Product Dimensions: 30.5 x 24.4 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
352,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #37 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > G > Gliori, Debi
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Amazon.co.uk Review
No Matter What is an excellent book in every way: it contains beautiful illustrations, simple rhyming phrases and a moving storyline. It is a simple but funny story of a mother fox's affirmation to her young cub of her unconditional love, and of how she sets her cub's mind at rest about all his worries. Accompanying the hardback book is a small and cuddly fox cub that can be used to illustrate scenes from the story. The set is attractively boxed, making a lovely and substantial gift. This book, illustrated and written by the award-winning Debi Gliori, is suitable for children of 3 years and above. --Susan Naylor
About this Book"A funny and moving expression of the unshakeability of love between parent and child..." --The Scotsman
"Love and warmth oozes through both the words and beautiful illustrations..." --Home and Family
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Children need to know that above all else they are loved. But in a hectic world where the stresses and strains of busy lives push emotions into the background and practicalities to the fore the little things can sometimes be forgotten, and while an adult can often be content with the mere assumption that those around them care and love them no matter what they do, a child often needs more reassurance.
In No Matter What Debi Gliori tackles this most important of issues with a sense of wit and style that belies the importance of her message, allowing her solemn hero Small to ask the Really Big Questions about the nature of unconditional love and answering them with an intelligence and spirit illuminated by frantic and often hilarious illustrations which tickle the funny bone while providing honest answers.
"Does love wear out?" said Small.No Matter What is a deceptively simple and important picture book which tackles a mighty big issue with a stealth and humour that prevents it from slipping into sloppy sentimentality while giving comfort and reassurance to any child who has ever questioned the nature of love.
"Does it break or bend?
Can you fix it, stick it, does it mend?"
If you only ever buy one book for the child in your life make it this one. (Age 3 and over) --Susan Harrison
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
Having already bought this 5-star book for my daughter (who adores it) I bought this one for a friend thinking the board format would be a good idea. But the text is different! The whole part that addresses death in a very simple, clear manner has been replaced by some syrupy watered down text that avoids the subject completely. No mention of this in the introduction - if I buy an abridged version, I want to know about it in advance.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I never get tired of reading this to my daughter (4yrs old) and she never tires of listening to it. Even my 9yr old loves to hear it.
When you've had one of those days when your child isn't being at their best and you've had to tell them off, this is the perfect story to read at bedtime, letting them know that no matter what, you'll always love them.
The book was given as a gift about 2 years ago and I still say thank you to my cousin for it.
When you've had one of those days when your child isn't being at their best and you've had to tell them off, this is the perfect story to read at bedtime, letting them know that no matter what, you'll always love them.
The book was given as a gift about 2 years ago and I still say thank you to my cousin for it.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Glorious illustrations, good rhyming text and a lovely story about the strength of a parent's love for his/her child. Large tells grumpy Small that s/he will always love them regardless, even if they turn into a crocodile or any other unappealing creature (though in Gliori's pictures they still look pretty special). Then Small asks whether love wears out and Large says that love's like the light of the stars - it's a long way away but goes on and on. At 3 my children think it is funny that a mother would love a bear or a bug - at four the eldest is understanding the message. This is cleverer than Guess how much I love you and equally appealing.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Exceptionally moving message-perfect for children to understand.
This is such a beautiful book that is able to convey a parents love to their child. I showed this book, which i had bought for my son a few years ago, to a friend who wanted one as... Read more
Published 25 days ago by noodle22
Quite nice
The book is lovely until the last couple of pages, don't really think they are necessary, especially for a child but I just leave them out! Other than that a nice little book.
Published 1 month ago by Nala
wonderful-but not the original
A lovely beautiful book, as are all of Debi Gliori's children's books. My children love to read this book and I think it gives an important message about the strength of love... Read more
Published 2 months ago by MrsMes
lovely read for mother and toddler
A lovely book that reassures a toddler that their mothers can survive their turbulent emotions!
A good book for adults to read to take them away from it all and inspire them... Read more
A good book for adults to read to take them away from it all and inspire them... Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. Lorenz
lovely book
i bought this for my children as my husband died last year and i thought it would help. im not sure if its hit that message but they enjoy the book and understand that mummy will... Read more
Published 6 months ago by sharon mcgee
no matter what
such a lovely book, so peaceful and relaxing perfect for bed time, its great to help little ones understand how much thier loved "no matter what" :)
Published 8 months ago by amy jayney
A book that I fell in love with the first time I read it to my little...
I must have for any childs bookshelf. Such a lovely book, my son just loves it. We love reading it together.
Published 8 months ago by Victoria
The Death of Bedtime reading
I bought this book on the back of the five star reviews - but failed to read those reviews in depth to understand that this book abruptly considers the death of the reader and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by bomba
Would not recommend at all
Unfortunately before I bought this book I didn't read the reviews in full. I also haven't read the original, so didn't know what to expect. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Joshuasmum
Who rewrote this book??
I bought this book a few years ago for my daughter. We loved it. It is one of our favourites. Last week, I bought a second copy for my God-son. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Emma
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