Synopses & Reviews
There are lots of different kinds of kisses--from sticky breakfast kisses to playful "gotcha!" kisses to special birthday cake kisses--and this charming story celebrates them all!and#160;This much-loved picture book that celebrates all the kissable moments between little ones and their grown-ups is now available as a mailable book. Joanne Ryder's playful rhymes pair perfectly with Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet's whimsical illustrations, making this just the right thing to pop in the mail for Valentine's Day, a birthday, or
any sweet celebration.
Review
"Warm, funny, generous, this is a book that belongs in every library, and every lap."--
The Horn Book (starred review)
"The text and pictures make beautiful music together, and like babies themselves, this composition is irresistible."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Should be in every preschool collection."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"A joyful ode to the everyday miracle of babies."--The New York Times Book Review
Review
"Tender rhyming couplets, winsome watercolors, and a title that's the very definition of the proverbial offer you can't refuse."--
Publishers Weeklyand#160;"A feel-good choice for sharing one-on-one or with a group."--School Library Journal
Review
'\"Exude[s] a snuggly warmth.\"--Publishers Weekly'
Synopsis
Everyone knows the famous words: "'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house..." Clement Moore's poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered by many to be the definitive version of the story.
Now available as a mailable Send-A-Story, it is a beautiful and timeless gift for loved ones near and far.
Synopsis
Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.
Synopsis
"Iand#8217;m grim and grumpy,and#8221; says Small to Large, and#147;and I donand#8217;t think you love me at all.and#8221; But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a childand#8217;s biggest worry and the unconditional love a parent can give. Children everywhere will find comfort in this irresistible tale, now availble in a unique, mailable format.
Synopsis
Clement Mooreand#8217;s poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered by many to be the definitive version of the story.
Now, in the Send-A-Story format,and#160;this tiny, mailable version complete with addressable flaps and seals is the perfect Christmas treat for loved ones near and far. Why send a card when you can Send-A-Story?
Synopsis
'Twas the Night Before Christmas has been in print for more than eighty years, and this version of the beloved poem with classic illustrations has become as much a part of Christmas as Santa Claus.
Synopsis
Iand#8217;m grim and grumpy,and#8221; says Small to Large, and#8220;and I donand#8217;t think you love me at all.and#8221; But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a childand#8217;s biggest worry and a parentand#8217;s endless capacity for love.
Synopsis
Here is the book that Romeo would have given Juliet, Charlie Brown would have given Snoopy, and you can give to some very special friend. This special book expresses the true meaning of friendship in a long list of ways with charming accompanying illustrations
Synopsis
There are many kinds of kisses to share.
About the Author
Not since Elizabeth Barrett asked Robert Browning, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways," has there burst upon the waiting world such a glorious and heartfelt catalogue as this.and#160; This book's adorable black and white illustrations accompany descriptive text that perfectly expresses the true meaning of friendship. Now in the Send-A-Story format, the delightful sentiments inI Like Youcan be shared far and wide--wherever your friends are!SANDOL STODDARD WARBURG is the author of more than two dozen books for adults. She lives and writes in Hawaii.and#160;JACQUELINE CHWAST lives in Astoria, New York, and has illustrated over 50 books for children, includingThe Perilous Pit, aNewYork Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1993.