We Celebrate · Book 1
How We Love
By Kati Douglas and Ashley Jefferson
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★ Kirkus starred review · Kirkus Best Books of 2025
Tender family photographs show love in hugs, helping hands, quiet moments, and sincere apologies. Young children get approachable language for understanding connection, care, and repair.
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Why we made it
Love is something we practice.
Children's books often present love as automatic and effortless, but it isn't. We wanted to show that love also means making repairs and trying again.
Love can be hard
Patience, repair, and saying sorry are part of loving someone.
Love in action
Sharing, listening, hugging, dancing and helping.
Every kind of family
Two moms, two dads, one parent, grandparents and more.
Praise for How We Love
What readers are saying
“Happy families are wildly different in this joyfully inclusive series of lavishly photographed portraits.”
“Bright photographs of families fill the pages of this engaging board book.”
“Once we’ve read it, we talk about all the people we love and how we show them that.”
Book details
- Format: Board book
- Pages: 24
- Size: 7" × 7"
- Ages: 0–4
- Published: December 2, 2025
- Publisher: Little Feminist Press with Abrams Appleseed
- ISBN: 978-1419780141
Meet the creators
Kati Douglas
Author
Kati Douglas (she/her) is an educator, literacy consultant and photographer in the Bay Area. She believes everyone deserves to have their story told.
Ashley Jefferson
Author
Ashley Jefferson (she/her) is an early childhood educator and play advocate with 20+ years as a teacher, museum curator and performer. She founded Play Plan Afrikan Kids and Nguzo Babies.
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