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

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

Baby animals invite their parents to hug and kiss them, in a book with felt decorations on the cover.

Celebrate and express the special bond between loved ones––family and friends, young and old––with this heartfelt children’s picture book that reminds you that life is sweeter when you have someone to share it with. You’re the jelly to my donut. You’re the blue to my sky. You’re the laces to my sneakers. You’re the twinkle to my eye. With whimsical, read-aloud rhymes, this delightful story will appeal to readers (and listeners) of all ages and remind you to enjoy all that you have in common with your loved ones. You’re the Hugs to My Kisses is a perfect gift for: kids ages 4-8 years old a best friend your Valentine! your kids’ teachers couples celebrating engagements, weddings, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day that certain someone who makes your life better just by being in it

This series of books, designed for toddlers who are ready to move beyond board books, explores a wide range of subjects, from first feelings and first achievements, to first words and concepts. Written by well-known authors and artists using bright contemporary illustrations, these sturdy books are ideal for beginning readers or for reading aloud.In this delightful sequel to the popular Baby Loves, children can follow baby as he meets and greets all the important people in his life with a variety of hugs and kisses.

Whether it's a simple squeeze between old friends, a heartfelt bear hug for a child, or the tentative first embrace of love, there's much more to hugging than most people realize. In The Art of Hugging, lovers, friends, and family will find all the insights they need to add tenderness, technical know-how, and variety to every conceivable type of hug-from the platonic to the more-than-just-friendly. The Art of Hugging teaches huggers and huggees alike: -Why hugs are good for your health and well-being -Hugging preferences of men and women (they're not the same!) -How to "read" the kind of hug your lover wants -Easy ways to become more huggable -How to ask for a hug -What are the most romantic places and times to hug From side-by-side hugs to group hugs, bereavement hugs, good-bye and good-night hugs, to you've had-a-bad-day hugs, this collection will both inspire and enlighten. Snugglers everywhere will warm to the is cheerful, charming compendium of one of the world's most pleasant pastimes.