The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life. Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children's group. Based on over 30 years of distinctive, innovative, bestselling, and award-winning children's publishing, Beginning Baby is the ultimate series for new parents and their children. We've taken our experience as creative professionals, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends to create a line of books and gifts that we would want to share with the little ones in our lives. Every Beginning Baby book, toy, or game features simple icons to denote which developmental milestones it supports, along with the intended age range. With its distinctive yet accessible art, lovable characters, and educational concepts, Beginning Baby is designed to make growing and learning as easy as playing and dreaming—and will become the must-have gift or self-purchase for every baby's first library. Because a strong beginning sets the groundwork for a bright start! In 10 Hugs and Kisses, follow all of the adorable characters as they count all the way up to ten by making peace signs, sharing hugs, blowing kisses, and saying goodnight. • DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby's life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness. • A CHARMING WAY TO LEARN TO COUNT: Like Counting Kisses, this counting book teaches very young children how to count to ten and express their affection in many delightful ways. • CUTE CHARACTERS: Evoking Richard Scarry's classic characters but for much younger readers, these adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and gardener octopus—teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community. • BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults! • MORE TITLES COMING: Beginning Baby will launch with 3 titles and publish 2–3 titles per season through 2022. Perfect for: • Parents of babies and toddlers • Grandparents • Uncles and aunts • Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers • Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

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Hugs the puppy sets out one morning to prove their is nothing better than getting a kiss from his mother.

From the bestselling illustrator of The Perfect Hug and The Biggest Kiss, comes an adorable board book full of hugs and kisses! This sweet board book features the same cast of adorable animals from The Biggest Kiss and The Perfect Hug by bestselling illustrator Judi Abbot. Only this time, all the friends are in a brand-new story that proves everyone needs hugs AND kisses!

A group of babies enjoys kissing and hugging with their parents. On board pages.

Bouncy babies and adorable animals kiss and cuddle in this sweet and delightful board book from beloved photographer Rachael Hale! Whiskery friends and lovable pooches, warm cuddly hugs, and big sloppy smooches! What's better than babies and fuzzy animals? Babies and fuzzy animals sharing tender hugs and loving kisses! With irresistible images of affection, paired with gentle read-aloud text, this delightful board book is a celebration of love Acclaimed photographer Rachael Hale uses her lens, her love of animals, and a great deal of patience, to create this enchanting perspective.

Learn numbers with a huggable collection of adorable animal friends! The colorful and lovable animals of 10 Hugs & Kisses guide inquisitive toddlers through their first numbers in this delightful board book. Counting from one to 10 is an important milestone in a toddler's development—this hands-on board book makes it easy and fun to learn numbers, shapes, and colors. • Ideal book for early infant development of motor skills, emotional awareness, and shape recognition • Perfect baby shower gift • Featuring a wonderful cast of animal characters that toddlers will love Any toddler who loves My Very First Book of Numbers and First 100 Numbers will love the eye-catching 10 Hugs & Kisses. • Number learning book for toddlers • For ages 0–3 • New baby gift