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

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

Different kinds of animal daddies give their young nurturing kisses.

After receiving wonderful hugs and kisses from his parents and grandparents, Baby tries to hug and kiss the family pets.

Mama, do you love me? Yes I do Dear One. How much? In this universal story, a child tests the limits of independence and comfortingly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. The story is made all the more captivating by its unusual Arctic setting. The lyrical text introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture, while at the same time showing that the special love that exists between parent and child transcends all boundaries of time and place. The story is beautifully complemented by graphically stunning illustrations that are filled with such exciting animals as whales, wolves, puffins, and sled dogs, and a carefully researched glossary provides additional information on Arctic life. This tender and reassuring book is one that both parents and children will turn to again and again.

Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will relate to this universal story of one boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing's gonna be all right!

Photographs of baby faces being hugged and kissed by their mothers.