Won't You Be My Kissaroo?

A kissably sweet story, available as a board book for the first time

Child Magazine

Upbeat pencil, watercolor, and collage illustrations catalogue the many kinds of kisses a day brings to loving animal families. Tenderhearted rhymes describe cuddly scenes, from a bear cub's sticky-sweet breakfast smooch to a mama rabbit's good-bye kiss that "goes with a hug to keep you safe and feeling snug." (Ages birth to 2)
Child magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2004

JOANNE RYDER is the author of many books for children, including EACH LIVING THING illustrated by Ashley Wolff, The Snail's Spell, Earthdance, and My Father's Hands. Ms. Ryder received The American Nature Study Society's award for her numerous books about the natural world. She lives in Pacific Grove, California.

Melissa Sweet is the illustrator of many fine children's books. Reviewers have described her unique mixed-media illustrations as "exuberant," "outstanding," and "a creative delight." Melissa lives on the beautiful coast of Maine. In addition to writing and painting, she enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. And even though Melissa is 357 dog years old, she still loves walking her two dogs, Rufus and Nelle. For more information about the author and her work, visit www.melissasweet.net.