Verena Ballhaus

Do you always love me? Always always? It is the basis of healthy self-esteem, the foundation for the development of self-confidence and basic trust. And it is the basic need of every human being: To be loved, completely and utterly. Just as you are - with all the ups and downs, with all the rough edges and curves, with all the beginnings and endings. This is the first time that the well-known and multi-award-winning author of books for young people, Gabi Kreslehner, has ventured into the genre of picture books and here too she demonstrates her great skill. With her characteristic linguistic sensitivity, she explores the most diverse areas of human existence and development, always linked to the constant longing for reassurance and security: "Do you love me?" And how this question is answered in this new book! A confident, calm, unconditional "Yes." comes after every question mark. Wipes away every little doubt, every uncertainty, every wavering with deliberation, but with determination and strength. Gives ground and support - and therefore freedom and autonomy. That's all it takes. Verena Ballhaus also succeeds masterfully in expressing precisely this mixture of fragility and strength in her pictures. Lovingly designed with many details, yet powerful and clear in their message, she plays the question-and-answer game throughout the book, setting strong accents while remaining wide open for her own associations and thoughts. Tips for births, christenings, weddings or simply for a loved one: Goosebumps guaranteed An ideal gift book for many occasions Prizes/Awards: Austrian Children's and Youth Book Prize 2018 Catholic Children's and Youth Book Prize 2018 (recommended list).