Friday, March 26, 2021

Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes and Jess Engle - ESSENTIAL

Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes, illustrated by Jess Engle
. PICTURE BOOK. Carolrhoda (Lerner), 2021. $18. 9781541597983 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) – ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

Rissie may be a lovebird, but she doesn’t like to be kissed. The others around her don’t understand and complain that Rissie is being mean. But her mom talks to her about what kinds of affection Rissie does like and tells her that her ways are just as valid as kissies. 

What a sweet way to model or talk to children about boundaries and consent. The back matter gives more details and information for parents and caregivers. 

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS 

1 comment:

  1. Thanks so much for the kind review! I'm very proud that Rissy's messages about boundaries, consent, and sharing love are speaking so clearly to kids and grown-ups.

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