Love Is My Favorite Thing

Starring an enthusiastic pooch whose joy, optimism, and love know no bounds, this lively picture book based on Emma Chichester Clark's own dog celebrates unconditional love--even when we get carried away. "Clark captures a dog's exuberance and love of the simple things. . . . No child will fail to understand the dog's conundrum." --Kirkus Reviews

Plum has lots of favorite things--catching sticks, her bear, her bed--but really, LOVE is her absolute favorite thing. She loves her family and all the things they do together. Sometimes, however, Plum's enthusiasm for all the things she loves causes trouble, and she just can't help being naughty! Fortunately, love is such a powerful thing that even when she makes mistakes, Plum's family still adores her.

Complete with whimsical illustrations, simple text, and an endearing message that will resonate with readers of all ages, Love Is My Favorite Thing is the perfect reminder that everyone, no matter their mistakes, deserves love.

Emma Chichester Clark (www.emmachichesterclark.co.uk) began her website, Plumdog Blog (emmachichesterclark.blogspot.com) to chronicle the real-life adventures of Plum, her lovable "whoosell" (whippet, poodle, and Jack Russell cross). Emma soon had thousands of loyal Plumdog devotees, and a book of the blog is published by Clarkson Potter. Love Is My Favorite Thing is the first Plumdog picture book for children. Emma has written and illustrated numerous picture books, including the Blue Kangaroo series. She grew up in the Irish countryside, where she began making books with sewn-up spines when she was five years old. She studied graphic design and later attended the Royal College of Art. She lives in West London, England, with her husband, three stepsons, and their beloved Plum.