What is a kiss? Can anyone explain? A tiny tot attempts to describe the variety of kisses he has experienced: mother’s—“supersoft, like cuddly wool,” (n.p.) and father’s—“sometimes, just like a cactus, it prickles . . . it tickles!” (n.p.). Metaphors and similes classify, clarify, and compare every imagin able kiss to chocolate, lollipops, cotton candy, and more. All of a toddler’s significant friends and family are included in this lecture—appropriately presented to his menagerie of stuffed animals. The illustrations exude love and dreams—the perfect ambience for a lap book . lmp

Originally published as Bisous, Bisous in French by Editions Philippe Auzou France, in 2008. Translated by Michelle Williams.

“What is a kiss like?” That’s what a teddy bear asks a little boy in this sweet and enchanting picture book. From Grandmother’s noisy kisses, to Father’s prickly kisses, to Little Brother’s chocolate kisses, Teddy learns there are many different kinds of kisses—but the best kisses are from the ones you love!