ELVIS PRESLEY'S LOVE ME TENDER

Adapted from the unforgettable classic song, Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender is a heartwarming ode to the special bond between children and the adults who love and care for them--be they parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, aunts, uncles, or guardians. With its simple, timeless message, Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender is destined to join Guess How Much I Love You as a baby shower staple. And the sweet, inclusive illustrations make it a book every family will treasure "all through the years, 'till the end of time."

Still the king: Forty years after his death, Elvis Presley is still a household name and music icon. Beloved by millions world-wide, and with 13.2 million Facebook fans and 100 million YouTube views, Elvis remains the best-selling solo artist of all time. And thanks to Disney's Lilo & Stitch franchise, a whole new generation has fallen in love with Elvis's music.

Perfect for baby showers: At its core Elvis Presley's Love Me Tender is an ode to the bottomless love parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and guardians feel for the children in their lives. It's the perfect gift for all new parents, whether they're Elvis fans or not!

For every family: Stephanie Graegin's sweet illustrations depict a diverse group of loving families. These touching scenes are a mirror for families of all races, ethnicities, and structures, reflecting the beautiful diversity of our world.

A note from Priscilla: This project is hugely important to Priscilla Presley and the book will include an endnote from her. She is delighted to have this hit song in a picture book format and is ready to help spread the word to young readers about Elvis's values of generosity, community, freedom, individuality, and authenticity.

Author Bio: Elvis Presley was an internationally recognized and beloved singer and performer during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. Over the course of his career, Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammys (3 wins) and sold over a billion records world-wide, more than any other artist. At the age of 36, Elvis received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 1970 he was named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation by the United States Jaycees. In addition to his musical accolades, Elvis also starred in 33 films and made numerous television appearances. Elvis died at his home in Memphis on August 16, 1977. Today, he is regarded as the king of rock-and-roll and one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.