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I began this board book (with lift-the-flap magnetic hand) four years ago as a way to empower young children by showing the many important, loving things that little hands can do. In fact, the original title was
What Can A Little Hand Do? My editor loved the idea of blowing a kiss, which I had on one of the inside pages. So the title became
A Little Hand Can Blow A Kiss, and then further evolved into the shortened, final title:
A Kiss For You!
I made numerous dummies of the book to figure out the best way for the hand to move as a lift-the-flap. The hand folds over on each page in turn, and Scholastic had the idea of adding a magnet so the hand would stay in place easily, until lifted.
Caroline Jayne Church's adorable illustrations added just the right touch that brought the story alive. I hope you and your child enjoy this book, which so many loving hands and minds came together to create.
From
Publishers Weekly: "Readers can engage with this sunny board book by maneuvering a hand-shaped flap attached to the back cover, in seven scenes. Gently lifting the hand up and down makes a blonde girl softly pat a puppy. Elsewhere, a boy blows a kiss with the hand, and a brunette girl can play "peek-a-boo, I see you!" with readers...a fun, engaging gimmick. Ages 2–4. (Sept.)"
MY GIVEAWAY IN THE HOP IS:
AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF A KISS FOR YOU!
PLUS BOOKMARKS FROM MY OTHER BOOKS SUCH AS
THE GODDESS GIRLS SERIES
AND GROUNDHOG WEATHER SCHOOL.
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~ Joan
A Kiss For You!
ages 2-5
Author:
Joan Holub, readertotz co-founder
Caroline Jayne Church, fabulous illustrator
Scholastic, Cartwheel Books
September 2011
