A STORY BY THERESA BORST

I Love You
Like A Donut

The heart of this story is the special bond between Mama Bear and Little Cub and a message every family understands—love that never ends. The donut becomes a playful and memorable symbol of that love: its circle goes round and round, with no end.

For families, classrooms, libraries & donut shops

Love, with
no end.
I Love You Like A Donut book cover, featuring Mama Bear and Little Cub inside a pink donut

Written by Theresa Borst · Illustrated by Mousam Banerjee

MORE THAN A BOOK

A Sweet Experience That Brings People Together

I Love You Like a Donut is more than a story to read together—it is a story families can experience together. Its simple message of love and connection creates a natural starting point for conversation, laughter and meaningful moments with children.

Through interactive author visits, school and library storytimes, donut shop events, book signings, retail partnerships and community celebrations, Theresa brings the story off the page and gives children and families fun ways to share its message together.

An illustrated rhyming page inside I Love You Like A Donut

A PEEK INSIDE THE ILLUSTRATED STORY

A playful rhyme made for reading together.

“Love goes round and round and round—just like a donut—love that never ends.”

Warm illustrations and gentle rhyme turn a simple message of love into a story children can remember and families can share again and again.

Look Inside the Book
Little Cub poem beside a chocolate donut with a candle
The poem at the heart of Little Cub’s story.
Little Cub celebrating his birthday with Mama Bear and family
Little Cub celebrates his birthday with his first donut.

A LITTLE RHYME. A BIG, BIG LOVE.

Love comes full circle.

01

A mama bear

With a heart full of love and a sweet way to say it.

02

A little cub

Learning just how deeply he is loved, one rhyme at a time.

03

A never-ending circle

Like a donut, Mama’s love goes round and round. It never ends.

STORIES ARE SWEETER TOGETHER

Bring the book to life.

Theresa with a large group of students after a school author visit

Elementary School Visits

Interactive read-alouds, student participation, the Donut Song & Dance, questions, themed activities and book signing make the story memorable for young readers.

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Children gathered for a child care center storytime

Library & Child Care Center Storytimes

Warm, interactive storytimes for young children and families can include reading, music, movement, simple activities, questions and plenty of participation.

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Theresa sharing storytime with children and families at a community event in the park

Community Events

Bring families together for an outdoor storytime, community celebration, Meet the Author experience and signed books.

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Theresa with two young readers and her author banner in front of The Donut Experiment

Donut Shop Family Events

Family storytimes pair the book with donuts, the Donut Song & Dance, signing, themed promotions and activities created with the shop.

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I Love You Like A Donut retail partner display

Retail Partners

Bring the book and collection into your store, shop or family-focused business through a partnership that fits your customers.

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I Love You Like A Donut Sweet Moments Collection

Shop the Collection

Discover signed books, Little Cub Loveys, keepsake bundles, T-shirts and sweet gifts for the people you love.

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THE HEART BEHIND THE BOOK

Meet Theresa.

Children’s author Theresa Borst wearing her I Love You Like A Donut shirt

A teacher’s heart.
A grandmother’s love.
A story to share.

After 22 years of teaching and owning two preschools, Theresa turned a beloved classroom phrase into a book. Her hope is simple: every child who reads it will feel loved.

Her Story

BOOKS, BEARS & SWEET LITTLE GIFTS

A collection families can take home.

Paperback

Paperback

A little book full of never-ending love.

$15.99

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OUT & ABOUT

Real visits. Happy little moments.

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LET’S MAKE A SWEET MEMORY

A little story. So much love.

Signed copies, classroom sets, and memories made together. Let’s find something sweet for your family or group.