The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award · 1968

The 1968 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

Talking without Words and A Kiss for Little Bear won the 1968 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.

1968 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
1968 The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Winner
A Kiss for Little Bear
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968

A Kiss for Little Bear

By Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Little Bear series

A thank-you kiss travels through friends, returning to Little Bear.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1968)
32 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: Little Bear's drawing earns him a thank-you kiss from Grandmother. As Hen carries the kiss, it journeys through a whimsical chain of friends, including Cat and Little Skunk, before returning to Little Bear. Will the kiss find its way back amidst the playful chaos? Discover the heartwarming adventure in this classic tale of friendship and gratitude.
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