Catch a Kiss

PreS-K–Mama blows three kisses to her daughter Izzie. The little girl catches the first two but misses the third. She is distraught until Mama explains that the kiss will always reach her. Izzie returns her mother’s unconditional love with a hug. This edition is adapted from a 2016 title into a shorter board book format. The wordy text is meant to be shared between a parent and child; however, action words like “zoom” and exclamations like “got it!” stand out in large, stylized letters, prompting the child to take part in the story. The artwork employs soft outlines and a welcoming pastel pink and green palette. Mama and Izzie have large, expressive eyes. Mama’s kisses are not depicted, allowing readers to use their imagination, just as they might when blown a kiss in real life. An absence of backgrounds gives the gentle pictures room to stand out against white space.