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This charming picture book explores the many ways a kiss can say "I love you." Perfect for Valentine's Day gifts, your family library, or storytime read-alouds any day of the year.
I love kisses.
I'll bet that you do too!
Wake up sleepyhead kisses
Raspberry jam and bread kisses...
There are lots of kinds of kisses in the world, and they all say something different. Award-winning author Sheryl McFarlane's new book celebrates the best part about kisses; while each one is unique, they all say "I love you!"
Praise for I Love Kisses:
"McFarlane and Vaughan transport readers to a diverse neighborhood of townhouses populated by families of all makeups and colors--in the span of a few homes there are single parents, interracial families, gay fathers, a child who uses a wheelchair, and others. It's an easygoing and broadly appealing reminder that--no matter a family's shape, size, or particular circumstances--affection is a constant." --Publishers Weekly
Author Notes
Sheryl McFarlane has written 14 books for kids and teens, and has won the Moonbeam Award for YA in the US. She is an educator, book reviewer, blogger and freelance editor. She's worked for the Canadian Children's Book Centre and has served on multipleaward committees.Brenna Vaughan has her BFA in illustration from the Memphis College of Art. She lives in St. Louis, MO with her two children.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Toddler-PreS-A rhyming list of all kinds of kisses that one might experience from morning ("Wake up, sleepyhead kisses") til night ("Cuddle up with teddy kisses") throughout the year. Some kisses are fresh and sweet: "Raspberry jam and bread kisses," but many are odd and awkward when read aloud: "Sloppy licking pup kisses/Jungle gym climb up kisses." While two holidays are included presumably to imply that kisses are celebrated year-round, the inclusion of "ghostly Halloween kisses" and "Valentine's Day glow kisses" feels arbitrary. Luckily, Vaughan's energetic, brightly colored illustrations and diverse cast of characters (a biracial family, a girl in a wheelchair, a baby with two dads) will appeal to a wide variety of readers. The soft lines for noses, puppy ears, and treetops contrast with the crisp lines of buildings, swing sets, and window frames which creates a sense of both groundedness and whimsy. A recurring red-breasted bird and italicized text are much-needed clues to the frame-even so, readers may forget the first page before they reach the last. VERDICT A cute but nonessential addition to kiss-book collections.-Hillary Perelyubskiy, Los Angeles Public Library © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
McFarlane and Vaughan transport readers to a diverse neighborhood of townhouses populated by families of all makeups and colors-in the span of a few homes there are single parents, interracial families, gay fathers, a child who uses a wheelchair, and others. As readers follow them through the seasons and holidays, McFarlane's bouncy verse highlights an array of kisses, appropriate to each setting or occasion: "Sloppy licking pup kisses/ Jungle gym climb up kisses/ Baby brother drool kisses/ Splashing in the pool kisses." Vaughan's rough-edged digital cartoons are equally upbeat, even amid bee stings and scraped knees, underscoring the idea that there are few situations in a child's life that a kiss from a loved one won't help fix. It's an easygoing and broadly appealing reminder that-no matter a family's shape, size, or particular circumstances-affection is a constant. Ages 4-8. Illustrator's agency: Shannon Associates. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
