Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs [Hardcover]

Marianne Richmond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006 | Age Level: 2 and up

They wrapped their arms around each other nice and tight
and said "ooh ooh" like mammoth apes using all their might.

Six-year-old Ralphie Mix invents every excuse to delay his bedtime. His perceptive mom, however, sees his stalling as her invitation to engage Ralphie in a silly series of kisses, hugs, pinches and pokes - all inspired by favorite animals and each leaving the twosome in a heap of giggles!

A delightful story with jump-off-the-page artwork, Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs inspires a playful, endearing bedtime routine that leaves kids and grown-ups looking forward to tomorrow night!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934082031
• ISBN-13: 978-1934082034
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gifted author and illustrator Marianne Richmond has touched the lives of millions over the past decade through her publishing company, Marianne Richmond Studios, Inc. Her uplifting creations are sold nationwide -- from corner gift shops and bookstores to mass merchants and department stores.

Since her start in 1991 with just 20 greeting cards, she has become a recognized creator of numerous award-winning books, hundreds of cards and bright, colorful gift products. Two of her books -- I Wished for You, an adoption story and Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs -- are Book of the Year award winners from Creative Child Magazine. Several of her other titles are Mom's Choice Award winners.

What makes Marianne unique are her abilities as both writer and artist. When asked where her ideas come from, she says, "I try to be in tune with people's life circumstances. We all share universal emotions around certain life journeys ... and I think my gift is to capture those through my art and words."

Marianne lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, four kids, and their beloved Border Collie, Clay. Favorite things include coffee, exploring with my family, hiking, reading memoirs, sleeping, watching sappy movies, going on vacation, hanging out with girlfriends, eating ice cream after the kids are sleeping, doing art with kids ...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute, interactive bedtime story, September 5, 2007

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M.B. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs (Hardcover)

This is an adorable book about a little boy that won't settle into bed (has lots of excuses) and the tactics his exasperated but loving mother uses to coax him to stay in bed and go to sleep. Each page will have you and your child doing gorilla hugs,fish kisses, ect. along with the characters of the story. The illistrations are great and my 3 year old thinks it's hilarious. It's a fun way to end the day. Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars A cheerful picturebook, January 9, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs (Hardcover)

Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs is a cheerful picturebook about a six-year-old boy who imagines every excuse he can to delay his bedtime. His mom knows he's stalling; she takes the opportunity to play a silly, friendly game of kisses, hugs, pinches, and pokes, all inspired by their favorite animals. Broad, colorful, yet simply themed artwork practically leaps off the page in this charming read-aloud storybook ideal for just before bedtime.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars fish kisses and gorilla hugs, June 21, 2008

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Deanna Baucom "loving but strict mom" (al) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs (Hardcover)

i returned this book before reading it to my son. the book teaches whinning to get more attention. i was looking for a book that was playful and helped me show my love for my 4 year old. this book may have helped with that, but the underling "whinning to get what i want" theme was too strong. i would not buy this book.
i would strongly suggest the book "i love you so" by the same author.