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Reviewed by Carola Crawford, teacher North Canterbury
Opening sentence
I love your smile when the sun shines bright, when magpies sing in the morning light.
'Whatever the Weather We're in This Together' is an intimate read, particularly suitable for a parent settling their child down. The very sweet sentiments expressed in the text are matched by the beautiful and emotionally evocative illustrations. Jessica Braithwaite has composed music to accompany the words and has recorded herself singing this on YouTube, which means children could also enjoy this book on their own.

Despite its large pages of beautiful illustrations, this is a very intimate book, less suited for a whole class read-aloud and more for a bedtime story. It really is a parent’s love song to their child. Although various weather conditions are described, it is the chorus that is important - “Whatever the weather, we’re in this together. I love you now and I’ll love you forever."
Author & Illustrator: Laura Bee (illustrator)
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781761182297
Format: Hardback
Publication: November 2025
Ages: 0 - 7 years
Themes: Love