

What’s your favorite kiss of the day? In this new padded board book edition, little ones and their parents cherish each happy moment of the day through a series of fun, playful kisses – from sun-filled morning kisses to cozy bedtime kisses and more! From sticky breakfast kisses to playful “gotcha” kisses to cozy bedtime kisses, each kiss celebrates a happy moment of the day. And when one little lamb’s mama and friends surprise him, all those silly, slippery, snuggly kisses make a special day even more memorable. Acclaimed author Joanne Ryder and Caldecott honoree Melissa Sweet have together created an exuberant celebration of children and parents–and of all the cherished kissable moments between them. Young readers will enjoy this padded board book edition that is especially snuggly!
Joanne Ryder is the award-winning author of numerous children’s books about the natural world, including Little Panda: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo. Some of her other books include Bears Out There, Chipmunk Song, The Snail’s Spell, and White Bear, Ice Bear. Before becoming a full-time writer, Joanne worked as a children’s book editor in New York City. She lives in California.
Melissa Sweet has illustrated more than eighty children’s books, including the Caldecott Honor books The Right Word and A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams both written by Jen Bryant. She also wrote and illustrated Tupelo Rides the Rails; Carmine: A Little More Red, which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book; and Balloons Over Broadway, a picture book biography that was named a 2011 Publishers Weekly Best Nonfiction Picture Book. When she is not in her studio, Melissa can be found taking an art class, hiking with her dogs, or riding her bicycle. She lives with her family in Rockport, Maine.
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