On board pages

"Starring a big bear and a little bear, this captivating board book with a peek-through cover from perennial New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton celebrates the endless delight of smooches. A year-round Valentine for the little ones you adore! "Oh, little bear! You spectacular child! You are joyful and funny and wonderfully WILD." So begins Smooches!, an affectionate and lively book of love. With those inimitable Boynton illustrations, a peek-through cover, and sweet rhyming text, this adorable and sturdy board book is the perfect present for each and every smoochable little one in your life. In the words of the book's conclusion, "The power of smooches cannot be denied." So true." --

This board book features a big bear and a little bear and uses rhythmic, rhyming text and playful illustrations to celebrate affection and the joy of giving and receiving smooches. Designed for very young children, the book emphasizes warmth, love, and emotional connection through simple language, repetition, and interactive visual elements, including a peek-through cover