Will You Love Me Still? is a story about unconditional love between a young girl and her rambunctious cat. These delightful illustrations and heartwarming tale will leave readers of any age smiling.

Customer Reviews

Great Book by Crystal Tucker
Not only did I like the book, but my two sons loved it as well! I originally wanted this book for my 2 1/2 year old. One of the plus's about this book is its sturdy construction. This book will survive for quite some time and is very durable. As I read this book to my "baby", my older son was at our dining room table doing his homework. As I read allowed to my youngest Shaunnessy, in the corner of my eye, I would see Lancer (my oldest) fidgeting at the table. Lancer was actually trying to position himself closer to us to hear the story himself. After I completed the story, Lancer asked if he could read it himself. Of course I said sure. For a book to grab his attention and want to read it himself, is fantastic since he does not like to read at all.

Even thought the story is about a girl and her cat, the story itself has great meaning to both myself as a parent as well as to my children. Lancer and I have recently discussed things that children may do and get in trouble but no matter what their parents still love them very much. This book reinforced that concept for my family. The illustrations captured both my attention as well as that of my two sons. My boys liked the book so much that later in the evening, I could hear Lancer talking to Shaunessy in his bedroom. I opened the door a crack and seen the two of them on his bed and Lancer was actually reading to his baby brother! That has never happened before!

I would recommend this book to anyone.

Attachment Parenting at Its Very Best by Karen Ranzi, M.A.
Valya Boutenko has written a most prescious and loving children's story about the love and acceptance of a cat on the grounds that no matter what negative situation the cat turns up, true unconditional love is never in question. I see this as extending way beyond the immediate story itself and into the lives of our families throughout the world today. In today's society in which both parents are often away from their children for many hours of the day, "Will You Love Me Still?" is a call for attention, kindness, and unending love. Children can sometimes attract notice through their negative doings, observing if a parent or important other will become alarmed and angry by their actions or ....will demonstrate that love exists with permanence.

Attachment Parenting refers to following the needs of the child, rather than the child following the needs of the adult. This beautifully written book speaks out for Attachment Parenting, whether it be unconditional love of a cat or a child. Thank you Valya for your deep love of cats and children, and to Katya for the gorgeous illustrations that will be cherished by all children. I am excited to recommend "Will You Love Me Still?"

Librarian Mom thinks this cat is very similar to her kids... by Christi Halls
I'm a librarian raising kids (5 & 7) who, I know this is shocking, loves to give books as gifts. For baby gifts, instead of cute little clothes the baby will grow out of in a minute, I give board books. And instead of books everyone gives (even if they are super good like Sandra Boyden, Goodnight Moon...) I love to give a super good book that is also unique and not as well known. Will You Love Me Still? fits the bill for me. The illustrations are not the super slick, super polished, well known publisher type -- instead, they are full color color and charming. For example, the illustrator has put funky wallpaper on the wall, and the expressions on the cat's face for each situation she gets herself into are spot on. I'm not sure how the illustrator does this, but she makes the naughty (kid like) white cat stand out as the star that she is, on every page. The cat gets into situations every parent is familiar with, my favorites being cutting out the curtains to make a costume (I especially like how the cat sticks out her tongue in concentration)and the cat with a huge spaghetti mess all over her head. In a world with books about kids killing kids(i.e. Hunger Games, which I personally love, but the message...) this book stands out as something every child needs to hear: no matter what bad thing you do, yes, I will still love you.

Good at any age! by zelenchic
My 12 year old daughter feels very needy as she has both her physical and mental growth spurts. She continually ask me, 'would you love me still if....." so when we were gifted this book, it just felt very right in our family. I had Lucy read it to me and she was amazed to see a book was written with the same questions she had! So while this book is written for little children, it may be just as good for 12 year olds!!! Lucy has now taken the book to her Woldorf school and reads it to the second grade class with much delight. Probably because thru it all she knows she is loved.

Great book and highly recommended! and, as artists, we do love the graphic illustrations. They keep the kids engaged.