Love doesn't have to be loud to matter.In Love Is a Big Deal, young readers explore the many ways love shows up in everyday life-through patience, sharing, listening, helping, and showing up for one another. Each page pairs simple, affirming text with warm, inclusive illustrations that reflect diverse families, friendships, and abilities.From a mom cooking dinner and a teacher answering questions, to classmates sharing crayons and friends helping each other keep up, this book helps children understand that love is something they can see, feel, and practice every day.Designed with social-emotional learning in mind, Love Is a Big Deal supports conversations about empathy, kindness, and community in a developmentally appropriate and reassuring way.Perfect for: Preschool and early elementary readersClassrooms and SEL lessonsCounselors, therapists, and caregiversValentine's Day, kindness units, and year-round read-aloudsBecause love is a big deal-and the little things matter most.