Verburg, Bonnie The Kiss Box, illustrated by Henry Cole. Orchard (Scholastic), 2011. $17. Content: G. PICTURE BOOK.
Mama Bear loves her Little Bear, but sometimes she needs to go away. Little Bear is anxious, until the two of them come up with a way for them to share their love long distance. This one scored right off the schmaltz meter. I could feel my arteries harden as I was reading it. While it MIGHT be comforting for a young child whose parent has to leave regularly, I can only seeing this nurturing anxiety disorders. Only for the very, very young and very, very sweet.
NOT RECOMMENDED. Cindy, Library Teacher
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