About This Book
Robert Munsch's classic picture book, 'Love You Forever,' traces the journey of a mother's unwavering love for her son, from infancy to adulthood. Through the years, she sings him a special lullaby, even as he grows and moves away. As she ages and her health declines, the son eventually cradles his mother, singing the lullaby back to her, before continuing the tradition with his own child. This book is a powerful exploration of unconditional love, the passage of time, and the beautiful, bittersweet cycle of life and parenthood. While deeply cherished by many, some readers find the mother's persistent visits to her adult son's home a point of contention, viewing it as either profound devotion or overly intrusive.
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1
What does the lullaby 'I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living, My baby you'll be' mean to you?
2
How does the mother's love for her son change, or stay the same, as he grows older?
3
How does the son show his love for his mother when she gets older?
4
What does the ending of the story, with the son singing to his own daughter, tell us about family and love?
5
Have you ever had a special song or tradition with someone you love?
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