Mom's Hugs and Kisses - by Christophe Loupy (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"Spring has arrived. For those with toddlers in their lives, this book will make a nice surprise gift that underscores the prominent concept of love this time of year." -New York Journal of Books

One of NorthSouth's bestselling titles--sweet as a kiss--tells the story of a puppy named Hugs and his discovery that the best love of all comes from his mother.

A puppy named "Hugs" decides to visit each animal on the farm to find out which animal gives the best kiss. From duck, to rabbit, to butterfly, and pig and horse, he goes. All are happy to oblige. The pup discovers the horse's kiss is a little wet and sticky, but nice and warm. The rabbit's kiss is a little wiggly, but quite soft. Who will have the best kiss? He collects lots of wonderful nuzzles, but when he returns home, he discovers that the best kiss of all is the one he gets from his loving mother.

Like a kiss itself, this tale may well be the subject of repeated requests.
Publishers Weekly

Fans of Weninger's series about the rabbit Davy will recognize illustrator Tharlet's expressive style, even though her character this time is a puppy, Hugs. With fur that seems real enough to touch, a sunny disposition, and sweet manners, Hugs is a real charmer.
Booklist

Rare is the child, parent, or older sibling who will be able to resist this invitation to mix reading with kissing.
Kirkus Reviews

Review Quotes

"Spring has arrived. For those with toddlers in their lives, this book will make a nice surprise gift that underscores the prominent concept of love this time of year."-- "New York Journal of Books"

"An old lesson, well told, is one worth repeating."-- "School Library Journal"

"Fans of Weninger's series about the rabbit Davy will recognize illustrator Tharlet's expressive style, even though her character this time is a puppy, Hugs. With fur that seems real enough to touch, a sunny disposition, and sweet manners, Hugs is a real charmer."-- "Booklist"

"Like a kiss itself, this tale may well be the subject of repeated requests."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Rare is the child, parent, or older sibling who will be able to resist this invitation to mix reading with kissing."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Christophe Loupy was born in France. He began his career creating comic strips and now works as a nursery-school teacher, a program director for a French publisher, and writer of picture books, novels, and filmscripts.

Eve Tharlet was born in France but spent much of her childhood in Germany. After graduating from the Superior School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France, she began working as a freelance illustrator in 1981 and quickly received international acclaim. Her big breakthrough came with the series about Davy, the cute and cheeky bunny, which propelled her name around the world.