Description: From tiny ants to enormous elephants, there's a kiss for everyone in this warm and cozy feel-good book. With an irresistible text that begs to be read aloud and adorable illustrations, parents and grandparents will love sharing this collection of affection with the youngest of readers. Full color.
Brief description: Joanna Walsh has written and illustrated several books for children, including The Biggest Kiss, The Perfect Hug, and I Love Mom, all illustrated by Judi Abbot.
Review Quotes: Walsh's rhyming text is full of cutesy rhythms: "Kisses on noses, kisses on toes-es. Sudden kisses when you least supposes." Sometimes the phrasing stumbles: "Who likes to kiss? I do! I do! Even the shy do. Why not try, too?" But toddlers and young preschoolers will probably not mind. They will be too engaged in spotting the lively penguin on each spread and too charmed by Abbot's winsome illustrations that fittingly extend the wording in the story. Patient dogs queue up for a smooch from a frog prince, cool blue " 'normous elephants" contrast strikingly with bright red "little tiny ants" and a bewildered monkey endures a smattering of lipstick kisses. Be the kiss small or tall, one to start or end the day, young readers are reminded that "the very best kiss... / is a kiss from you!" Perhaps no big surprise but comforting nonetheless.
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