I love you always

With a simple question, “Mom, will you love me my whole life?” Archibald sparks the most hon- est and relatable of answers from his mother, who goes on to tell her son about all the moments in life through which she loves him . “I love you when you behave and when your good behavior doesn’t last” and “I love you when you look your best and when you’re feeling your worst” are some of the scenes author Astrid Desbordes and illus- trator Pauline Martin succeed in depicting with heartwarming candidness . A refreshing take on a timeless subject, I Love You When... beautifully recounts a mother’s unconditional love for her child .