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"cooties, relatives, kissing, repetitive phrase, possible storytime"
librarianryan's review
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This book is cute, but at the same time I have problems with it. Andy is always hiding from his aunt who always wants a hug and a kiss. Until one day Andy’s aunt doesn’t come over. He realized at the end that he actually loves the Kiss Kiss hug hug. The problems are that now we are teaching kids to be more aware of personal space. Andy should not have to hug and kiss someone just because they are family. It can be seen as forcing intimacy on a child. There are two schools of mind, and I am sure this would make for a great librarian debate, but it is one I would pass on reading to a group of kids at this time.
velveteen67's review
3.0
An adorable book about that one realtive growing up that was always trying to smother you with kisses and cuddles. In this case the aunt of the little boy is the culprit.
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