Kisses for Daddy - Hardcover

Watts, Frances

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1921272430 ISBN 13: 9781921272431

Publisher: Little Hare Books, 2008

Synopsis

When a grumbly Baby Bear refuses to give his father a goodnight kiss, their bedtime routine is transformed into a delightful game, as Daddy imagines all the different sorts of kisses that other animal babies give their dads: "'Now what about a big bear kiss for me?' said Dad. 'No!' said Baby Bear. 'No kiss for Daddy.' 'Oh dear,' said Daddy, carrying Baby Bear up the stairs. 'How about a koala kiss instead? Baby koalas give their daddies cuddly, clingy kisses, like this . . .'" This warm, affectionate story is perfect for children and their daddies to share!

About this title

About the Author:

Frances Watts has been a bookseller, book reviewer, and book editor. She is the author of numerous books, including This Dog Bruce and Parsley Rabbit's Book About Books. David Legge's whimsical humor and exuberant wit are evident in all his books, including his bestseller Bamboozled.

From Booklist:

This bedtime romp, first published in Australia in 2005, was named a 2006 Honour Book by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Its familiar scenario, which puts a comic spin on the nightly conflict of getting ready for bed, will speak loudly to children elsewhere as well. Baby Bear is cranky and wants none of the bath, bed, and beyond stuff. He gives his mother a bedtime kiss, but steadfastly refuses Father Bear’s entreaties, even as Father cleverly moves Baby up the stairs, into the bath, and into bed—all the while showing how other baby animals might kiss their dads. Legge’s rounded, glowing, comforting illustrations cleverly embed images of a variety of animals into each scene—a crocodile soap dish, a koala stair decoration, mouse ears on Baby Bear’s bedpost—making each page a delight to study. A satisfying kiss and bonus hug make a fitting end. --Connie Fletcher

About this edition

• Publisher: Little Hare Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1921272430
• ISBN 13: 9781921272431
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Legge David