Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Chirpy adjectives and large flaps describe and reveal the ways that different animals kiss. In one scene, a large fish greets a little one: "A fish kiss is fizzy and bubbly... like this!" A flip of the flap unites the two fish in an aquatic kiss. Elsewhere, two smiling bees meet for a midair smooch ("A bee kiss is fuzzy and buzzy... like this!"), and when owls kiss, it's "tu-wit, tu-wooty." The chunky, childlike animals stand out against the predominantly white pages, while the flaps and sound effects contribute to a lively interactive experience. Ages 2-4. (Dec.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 1-This is an adorable compilation of animal parents and babies kissing, among them giraffes, mice, fish, even bees: "A bee kiss is fuzzy and buzzy...." Of course it is! The descriptions of the kisses will have kids giggling with delight: "An elephant kiss is long and toot-tooty...," and the lift-the-flap layout and bright colors will appeal to young hands and eyes. A great Valentine's Day read-aloud or everyday lap read.-Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Murphy (Utterly Lovely One, 2011) produces another bright slip of a title just right for the youngest toddlers. With a Valentine-ready cover in red, pink and white and amusing split-page flaps revealing a silly series of animal kisses, this book will be a popular gift for little ones. Each spread features a vibrantly hued child/parent pair of creatures, including giraffes, mice, fish, bees, elephants, owls and bunnies. The black, smudgy hand-lettered text describes the different kinds of kisses: "gentle and tall," "fuzzy and buzzy" and "long and toot-tooty." Each phrase ends with an ellipsis prompting readers to flip the half page to reveal "like this!" and an eyes-closed buss. By the book's end, all the pairs are busy smooching. "My, oh my--look! Everybody's kissing! / Now there's only one kiss missing. // Your kiss! / Like this!" Slim? Fleeting? Predictable? Yes, but the youngest listeners won't mind. Sure to inspire lots of cuddles and lip smacks. (Picture book. 1-3)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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