Plant a Kiss [Hardcover]

Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: December 27, 2011 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Little Miss planted a kiss . . .

One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined in this epic journey aboutlife, kindness, and giving.

New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and award-winning illustrator Peter H. Reynolds have teamed together for the first time, creating what may soon prove to be a perennial favorite.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Children must wonder why adults say some of the curious things that they do—for instance, the phrase planting a kiss. Here, in charming, minimalist fashion, Rosenthal imagines a literal interpretation of the trope, spinning it out to a whimsical yet weighty conclusion. A young girl, known in the rhyming text as Little Miss, plants a kiss in the ground. After careful tending, a delicately sparkling sprout grows, and the girl decides to share her wondrous harvest with the world, diligently traveling to the farthest corners to do so. What is being shared exactly is left open to interpretation, but Reynolds’ winsome, small-scale illustrations—a perfect vehicle for this conceptual story—feature flourishes of yellow glitter that will help young children connect to the metaphorical aspect of the tale. A fine starting point for discussions about kindness, generosity, and how every person has the potential to affect big change. Not bad for a book that starts with one little kiss. Preschool-Grade 2. --Kristen McKulski

About the Author

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and grown-ups. Her children’s books include the Cookies series, illustrated by Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer; Duck! Rabbit!, The OK Book, Yes Day!, and It’s Not Fair!, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld; Spoon, illustrated by Scott Magoon; The Wonder Book, illustrated by Paul Schmid; and This Plus That, Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink, illustrated by Jen Corace. Her work for grown-ups includes the memoir Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and the film project The Beckoning of Lovely. Amy lives online at www.whoisamy.com and for real in Chicago.

Peter H. Reynolds is the award-winning author and illustrator of The Dot, Ish, and The North Star. He also illustrated the bestselling Someday by Alison McGhee, Tess’s Tree by Jess M. Brallier, and the bestselling Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. Peter is the founder of FableVision, a transmedia learning company, creating animated films, books, and software. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (December 27, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061986755
• ISBN-13: 978-0061986758
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Valentine's Day

More About the Author

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a person who likes to make things.

Some things she likes to make:
Children's books.
Grown-up books.
Short films.
Salads.
Connections with the universe.
Something out of nothing.
Wishes.

According to The New York Times, Amy's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting." Her 20+ books for children include !, WUMBERS, PLANT A KISS, LITTLE PEA, SPOON, THE WONDER BOOK, COOKIES: BITE-SIZE LIFE LESSONS, AND DUCK!RABBIT!.

As for her adult work, Amazon named ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AN ORDINARY LIFE one of the top 10 memoirs of the decade.

A long-time contributor to NPR, she is currently the host and creator of Mission Amy K R.com produced by Chicago Public Radio.

Her short films include The Beckoning of Lovely, 17 Things I Made, ATM Always Trust Magic, The Kindness Thought Bubble, and The Money Tree.

Amy lives with her family in Chicago and online at whoisamy.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PLANT A KISS and share your love! January 30, 2012

By D. Brestar

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This is a wonderful book for any age and any occasion. Not to mention, it is perfect for Valentine's Day. PLANT A KISS is a sweet, simple, and beautifully written book about sharing love. Little Miss plants a kiss, waits patiently and is surprised by what happens next. A delightful story showing the "endless bliss" that comes from sharing our love...a kiss. It has fantastic illustrations by Peter Reynolds and even glitter! An absolute must have for every library. My two year old loves it and my husband and I never tire of reading it over and over and over...the ultimate sign of a good book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My Own Little Miss & I Love This Book January 10, 2012

By Jennifer A. Orr

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal's spare, thoughtful prose paired with Peter H. Reynolds' always stunning watercolors makes for a wonderful book. In simple rhyme it tells the story of Little Miss who plants a kiss on the ground and tends it very carefully. It blossoms beautifully and she, in spite of warnings, shares it and shares it and shares it.

I call my four-year-old daughter Little Miss and she is highly affectionate. This book seemed made for her and I knew she would adore it. The fact that the pages are not overwhelmed with text makes every word count and allows a serious focus on the illustrations. Before long my Little Miss will be reading this one on her own again and again.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pages have glitter on them. February 17, 2012

By S. Schmitz

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Cute story, but there is glitter on the pages which might not be the best for very small children. We read to our baby and he likes to touch the pages and so could get it in his eyes. It is just something to be aware of when considering this book.