I Love You More Than . . ., Taye Diggs
I Love You More Than . . ., Taye Diggs
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I Love You More Than . . .

Author: Taye Diggs

Narrator: Taye Diggs

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/08/2019


Synopsis

This program is read by Taye Diggs.

From Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans comes I Love You More Than..., another heartfelt audiobook collaboration.

My child.

I am not always with you
as much as I’d like.

But you are always in my mind
and my heart.

Some families look different than others. A father who doesn’t live full-time with his son tells him all the ways he misses and loves him.

I Love You More Than... is perfect for families who are separated, whatever the circumstances. Its message of love underscores the bond between parent and child in ways that little ones will understand.

About Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs is an actor whose credits include motion pictures (How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Chicago), stage (Rent, Wicked), and television (Private Practice). He lives in Los Angeles and New York City with his wife, the actress Idina Menzel, and their son.

About Shane W. Evans

Shane W. Evans has created pictures for over 50 books for children, including Why?, Mixed Me!, and My Friend! He has worked with authors including Shaquille O'Neal, Andrea Davis Pinkney, and Holly Robinson Peete. His awards and honors include Jane Addams Honor Book awards for Lillian's Right to Vote and We March; and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom, all of which he wrote and illustrated. Shane also received an NAACP Image Award for his collaborative work with the Peete family on My Brother Charlie. Follow him at: shaneevans.com & dreamstudio777.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on November 14, 2018

Actor Taye Diggs pens a love letter from an absent father to his much-cherished child in this third picture-book, following upon his Chocolate Me! and Mixed Me! Using the formula, "I Love You More Than...", his narrator emphasizes just how treasured the child-recipient of this letter is, and......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 02, 2018

The grammar in this bugged me; why did the author choose "but" instead of "and"? Was he trying to use a negative contrast to what he was previously comparing and saying that it was nothing? *sigh* Bothersome......more

Goodreads review by LeeTravelGoddess on September 22, 2021

I love black father-child books 💚💚💚 this is not a luxury we’ve been gifted with just in general.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 15, 2018

It isn't easy for a child or for a parent when they have to be separated due to jobs or life circumstances. In this small-format picture book, a father tells his son all the activities he loves sharing with him. Relying on the repeated phrase of "I love you more..," followed by the things the father......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on February 06, 2025

This is another reassuring tale about a parent's love for a child. This one comes from the perspective of a father who isn't always around (it's never discussed why), but reassures his child that he loves them more than...insert lots of things he loves but doesn't love as much as his child (i.e. sin......more


Quotes

Mixed Me!:

“Mike's unerring sense of self ('I'm a beautiful blend of dark and light') and the powerful love that surrounds him make this a rewarding, valuable read for families of any makeup.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[A] well-written, fun story of acceptance, friendship, and love. The text, colors, and design make this a good choice for read-alouds, but there are many details in the artwork . . . that make it good for one-on-one sharing.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Mike's confidence in his own appearance and coolness as well as the way he proudly embodies diversity, including a certain level of androgyny, make this a refreshing read. . . . [The] mixed-media illustrations will make readers want to reach out and touch them . . . If all kids had the confidence about who they are that Mike has, what a wonderful world this would be.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“The story's joyful message will resonate with multiracial readers and their families, leaving them with the cheeky takeaway: if you have a problem with me, it's your problem.” —Booklist

Chocolate Me:
"With its universal themes of wanting to fit in, self-acceptance, and self-esteem, this read-aloud offering is sure to strike a chord with many young readers/listeners, and on a variety subjects, not just race." —School Library Journal