"Have I ever told you that, for me, there is no one more special than you? That for me, you are the most special child in the world, and that I love you now and will love you forever? Have I ever told you that?"

Shani King wrote Have I Ever Told You? as a note to his children, to remind them that they are amazing in their individuality and that they have the power to choose who they want to be in this world. The illustrations create a masterful visual narrative: warm, witty, simple, profound, and as ferociously empowering as a children's book can be.

The words we all wanted to hear when we were children

About the Author
Shani Mahiri King is Vice Dean and a professor at Rutgers Law School, where he is also the director of the Center for Immigration Law, Policy and Justice. Shani is the father of two, for whom he wrote the picture books Have I Ever Told You? and Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter? ANNA HORVATH makes colorful and magical paintings full of surprising details, sinuous lines, and funny creatures. Her mission is to encourage children to use their imaginations and dare to see the world differently. Anna lives in Switzerland with her wonderful children and husband and can be visited at www.annabies.me

Reviews
"Powerful words of love and encouragement are offered to children of all ages, races, religions, and walks of life in this picture book, whose refrain, "Have I told you?", is followed by character-building affirmations of dignity, respect, and value. Beautifully textured mixed-media artwork depicts two small hands creatively interacting with much larger ones.Images swirl and dance across fingertips in this emotionally charged tribute to all of the exceptional children in the world." -- PALLAS GATES MCCORQUODALE - Foreword Review
"A message of love and respect for self and others is charmingly conveyed...Uplifting and upbeat...An affirming message all children should hear." -- Kirkus Reviews



Book Information
ISBN 9780884487197
Author Shani Mahiri King
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Tilbury House,U.S.
Publisher Tilbury House,U.S.
Weight(grams) 314g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 211mm * 10mm