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Is This Love

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Is This Love? brings to life Bob Marley's cherished song in a tender picture book adaptation by his eldest child, Cedella Marley. It tells the story of a big sister's deep affection and unwavering care for her baby sister, capturing the essence of sibling love through vibrant illustrations and lyrical prose. This tale celebrates the joy and strength found within family bonds.
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Relive the magic of Bob Marley’s most beloved songs in this newest picture book adaptation!

Is this love?
Is this love that I’m feeling?

Bob Marley’s music has captured the hearts and souls of families around the world. This sweet adaptation of one of his best-loved songs is a heartwarming tale of an older child’s love for a younger sibling.

From the moment she sees her baby sister, big sister knows just what she’s going to do: love her and treat her right, every day and every night. Playing together, watching over her, standing by her through thick and thin... big sister does it all because, yes, this is love that she’s feeling.

Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley’s eldest child, and exuberantly illustrated by Alea Marley, Is This Love? is a joyful ode to the unshakeable love shared by all those who call one another family.

BOB MARLEY FANS: This new addition to the series based on the lyrics of famed reggae musician Bob Marley introduces his music and ideals to the youngest of readers while inspiring nostalgia in older ones.

DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Filled with upbeat illustrations and lyrical text, Is This Love? makes a terrific read-aloud for families or classrooms with its uplifting message of love, caring, and connection.

SIBLING LOVE: Warm and lyrical, this book is a familiar ode to the unbreakable and enduring bond between sisters, making it a perfect gift to welcome a new family member or celebrate important milestones.

SWEET MESSAGE FOR FAMILIES: Imaginative and vibrant, parents and caregivers will appreciate the endearing message of this picture book, recognizing that love comes in all forms and the importance of treasuring special times with family every day.

BEST KIDS' BOOK SERIES: Fans of One Love, Every Little Thing, and Get Up, Stand Up will love this modern take on the classic song Is This Love?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452171739

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alea Marley
  • Illustrated by Alea Marley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Bob Marley is notable not only as the man who put reggae on the global map but as a statesman in his native Jamaica who famously brought together the country’s warring factions. He passed in 1981. In 1994, Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001, he was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, Bob Marley remains one of the 20th century’s most important and influential entertainment icons, and his lifestyle and music continue to inspire new generations as his legacy lives on through his music. For more information, visit bobmarley.com and facebook.com/bobmarley.

Cedella Marley’s life has always been rooted in music and culture. As the eldest child of Bob Marley, she has dedicated herself to keeping her father’s message and memory alive. She is a musician as well, performing internationally with the three-time Grammy Award–winning Melody Makers, which consists of her brothers Ziggy and Steve and her sister Sharon. She lives in Miami, Florida, with her husband and three sons. Marley is the author of several picture books, including adaptations of her father’s songs “One Love,” “Three Little Birds,” and “Get Up, Stand Up.”

Alea Marley is an illustrator creating picture books by the seaside in England.

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