Doggy Kisses 123

by Todd Parr

Overview

Meet ten colorful, lovable (and sometimes a little slobbery) canine friends in this kid-friendly concept book. From one doggy kiss all the way up to ten, each page stars playful pooches showing love the best way they know how.

Featuring a padded cover and thick card-stock pages and filled with Todd Parr's signature bold and kid-friendly illustrations, here's a book that will make readers laugh out loud as they learn to count.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316400848
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	12/03/2013
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.

Hometown:

Berkeley, California

Date of Birth:

July 9, 1962

Place of Birth:

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Education:

High school diploma

Website:

http://www.toddparr.com

Editorial Reviews

2013-12-07
Parr brings his signature, toddler-friendly style to two of kids' favorite things: counting and puppies. This simple counting book written in rhyme features 10 different displays of doggy devotion. Take, for example: "One silly doggy kiss / on the head. // Two cuddly doggy kisses / when in bed." A short snatch of text and a large numeral appear on the left-hand page with a complementary illustration on the right. The chunky black lines that outline the drawings and numerals make each element pop out dramatically against the solid backgrounds of vibrant hues --often yellow, red and bright blue. The illustrations are composed of simple, childlike renderings of widely smiling children and puckering pups of all shapes, sizes and colors. The final spread provides a nice opportunity for review, showcasing as it does the numerals 1 through 10 accompanied by their adorable doggies and a brief description of their kisses. The rhyming verses don't exactly trip off the tongue, but kids aren't likely to mind, focused as they'll be on counting the pooches' smooches. Sturdy, glossy pages will stand up to multiple readings--and a fair amount of slobber. Silly, sweet and simple, this counting primer is a great choice for solo exploration or group sharing in a doggy-themed storytime. (Board book. 0-3)

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