This Is the Kiss

Description

A charming and lyrical picture book that celebrates the timeless bond between parent and child. A charming and lyrical picture book that celebrates the timeless bond between parent and child. You've had a fun day and you're ready for bed. This is the wave that led to the smile, that led to the giggle and the kiss goodnight. A delightful story from Claire Harcup with beautiful illustrations by Gabriel Alborozo, perfect for sharing at bedtime.

Claire Harcup developed magazines about dinosaurs, books and CD-ROMs about wine, and an animation series for children with autism before she started writing picture books. She now heads up the writing team at communications consultancy, Quietroom. She lives in London, W11. Gabriel Alborozo is an illustrator and cartoonist, who has written and illustrated numerous books for children, published by Walker Books, Candlewick Press, Henry Holt, Bloomsbury and Simon & Schuster. Over the years his work as a cartoonist has appeared regularly in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Private Eye,Punch, the Spectator, Prospect and the Oldie. Gabriel lives in Bexhill on Sea, Sussex.

Cosy, gentle bedtime tale with a Guess How Much I Love You appeal. * Bookseller * This book is a warm hug on a chilly night, a delight to read aloud with a little bear cub nestled in your arms and perfect to enjoy together just before bed. With it's exquisite illustrations and simple lyrical text this will no doubt be a story to share and share across many generations. * The Book Sniffer * "Gabriel Alborozo takes Claire Harcup brief rhythmic text and adds utterly enchanting visuals (including gorgeous end papers) making the whole thing a thoroughly heart-warming, just before bed read, for adults to share with very young children.. I suspect it's one that will be asked for over and over. And, such is the simplicity of the writing that those in the early stages of becoming a reader can try it for themselves - make sure you share it first though." * Red Reading Hub * "A big bear and a little bear are getting ready for bedtime - a process with lots of lovely stages. They wave goodbye to their snowman, hold hands for the walk home, smile, have a last play, tickle and giggle, before a hug and finally a good night kiss. In a few perfectly chosen words and warm, vibrant illustrations author and illustrator capture the love, joy and playfulness of the bedtime routine. No matter how tiring or difficult their day, this will leave both child and parent feeling happy and peaceful as they say goodnight." * LoveReading Andrea Reece * Every page of this book is a delight. The intricate, endearing images show a small bear on his way to bed, and all the stages it takes to get there. It is a very simple story, with few words, so it is ideal as a bedtime story. * BookTrust *