Hug You, Kiss You, Love You
Parents love to kiss, hug, tickle, and bathe their babies. On each spread of this adorable board book, a mama or papa shows affection for her or his animal child. A dog tickles a mini-me pup with his tongue. A large whale sings to a small calf. And a koala gives a baby a lift up a bamboo tree. This ends with two cuddling kitties and the words, “Baby, I love you!” Simple, boldly outlined art, which can appear a little flat at times, rests atop bright, patterned backgrounds, and the type is large and playful. An affectionate little book for preschoolers—with glitter on the cover! Preschool. --Ann Kelley