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If Kisses Were Colors board book Board book – Illustrated, December 23, 2010
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Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, any day, this tender little board book celebrates the immeasurable love of a parent for a child- warmer than a wool blanket, sturdier than an oak tree, brighter than a rainbow. Lyrical verse is complemented by Alison Jay's delicate, whimsical paintings. A perfect baby shower gift and bedtime book, this timeless gem will soothe and delight adults as well as their babies and toddlers.
- Reading ageBaby - 2 years
- Print length24 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7 x 0.53 x 7 inches
- PublisherDial Books
- Publication dateDecember 23, 2010
- ISBN-100803735308
- ISBN-13978-0803735309
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- Publisher : Dial Books; Illustrated edition (December 23, 2010)
- Language : English
- Board book : 24 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0803735308
- ISBN-13 : 978-0803735309
- Reading age : Baby - 2 years
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.53 x 7 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #153,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #398 in Children's New Baby Books
- #601 in Children's Parents Books
- #2,040 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)
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About the author

Janet Lawler has published more than 30 fiction and nonfiction picture books and early readers. Her work has appeared in Scholastic Book Clubs and the Children's Book of the Month Club and has been translated into several languages. She is a three-time Connecticut Book Award finalist, winner of the 2022 CT Book Award for Nonfiction Picture Books, and winner of the Connecticut Press Club 1st place Award for Children’s Books–Fiction. Her work has received starred reviews. OCEAN COUNTING was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the Nat'l. Science Teachers Assoc.
Janet's recent titles include CELEBRATE! A Happy Book of Firsts (Feiwel & Friends, 2022), OCEANS OF LOVE (Viking, 2022), and WALRUS SONG (Candlewick, 2021, CT Book Award 2022 winner for NF Picture Books, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection). Her popular seasonal titles are FRIGHT SCHOOL, WINTER CATS, SNOWZILLA, and MIRABEL’S MISSING VALENTINES.
Janet is fascinated by the natural world and finds humor and hope in everyday life. She loves how words make music, and she marvels at the way illustrators add layers to her stories. Janet enjoys visiting schools and libraries. Visit her website at www.JanetLawler.com
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Customers find the book's illustrations sweet and soft. They describe it as a delightful, short read-aloud for children. The poetry is described as touching and well-written. Many customers consider it a good gift for new arrivals.
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Customers enjoy the book's visual quality. They find the illustrations sweet and adorable, with soft pictures and little animals at play. The rhyming and pictures draw kids in.
"...My children loved this book too. It is poetic and the pictures are beautiful...." Read more
"I got this for my first mother's day from my husband and it's very cute. Sweet drawings, the text rhymes well...." Read more
"If Kisses Were Colors is a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book to share with the child in your life...." Read more
"The illustrations are fantastic, the words are even better. My daughter is absolutely captivated each time I read this to her...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's content. They find it a delightful and sweet story to read to children, as well as a lovely addition to bedtime stories for adults. The story and sentiment are lovely.
"...Its a good buy for any little one and a wonderful addition to your collection of bedtime stories." Read more
"...It is a great book to read while cuddling with your special little one. One of our favorites." Read more
"...Brought me to tears the first time I read it, just a really sweet book." Read more
"...It is a family favorite. Sweet story, sweet pictures and perfect for snuggle time. My daughter has loved it from babyhood right into toddlerhood...." Read more
Customers enjoy the poetry in the book. They find the rhyming prose sweet and touching, letting children know they are valued and special. The writing is described as beautiful and the illustrations are lovely.
"...My children loved this book too. It is poetic and the pictures are beautiful...." Read more
"...Sweet drawings, the text rhymes well...." Read more
"If Kisses Were Colors is a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book to share with the child in your life...." Read more
"The illustrations are fantastic, the words are even better. My daughter is absolutely captivated each time I read this to her...." Read more
Customers find the book a good gift for new arrivals and a wonderful addition to their collection.
"...It is poetic and the pictures are beautiful. Its a good buy for any little one and a wonderful addition to your collection of bedtime stories." Read more
"...The illustrations are beautiful. It makes a perfect gift for a new little arrival. It's one of my favorite gifts to give." Read more
"This was a baby shower gift." Read more
"...The book is adorable and a great gift for a new mom, which is what I intended it for. I love this book, so I purchased it as a shower gift...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014I ordered this book for a friend's daughter who turned 2. My children loved this book too. It is poetic and the pictures are beautiful. Its a good buy for any little one and a wonderful addition to your collection of bedtime stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020I got this for my first mother's day from my husband and it's very cute. Sweet drawings, the text rhymes well. I added it to the board book collection of our 8 month old and occasionally read it to her but so far she isn't overly interested in it - hopefully that changes in the future. I highly recommend this as a gift for mother's day, birthdays, or to a freshly baked mother.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2010If Kisses Were Colors is a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book to share with the child in your life. It is a book about the boundless love between and parent and child, using comparisons with infinite things like the colors in a rainbow and pebbles on a beach. It is a great book to read while cuddling with your special little one. One of our favorites.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014The illustrations are fantastic, the words are even better. My daughter is absolutely captivated each time I read this to her. I can, without a doubt, say that this is her favorite book. Brought me to tears the first time I read it, just a really sweet book.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2012If we could only have 1 book in the house, this would be it. It is a family favorite. Sweet story, sweet pictures and perfect for snuggle time. My daughter has loved it from babyhood right into toddlerhood. I've also given it as a gift to all of my friends at showers.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017Best kids book ever written. The illustrations are beyond adorable. I wish I could blow them up and frame them. This book melts my heart!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022This book is very sweet, and I love the rhyming in it.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2009This is a sweet book. I didn't realize it would be about babies. I was hoping for an older child as the story progressed as this purchase was for a two-year-old boy. But the baby is only featured at the beginning and the end and the book is mostly dominated by animals. My son certainly didn't seem to mind and was fascinated by all the animals and illustrations, including the baby! I admit, I purchased it for Alison Jay's illustrations as I find her work whimsical. All in all, a good read.
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- beverley purlackeeReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars If Kisses were colours
As advertised
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Rysae13Reviewed in France on September 27, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Un must
Sublime. Très poétique
- Tip toesReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story.
This is a beautiful book, both the illustrations and words. I always buy this a gift for new parents.
- Mickie AzzarelloReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Love the book and it arrived in time for my granddaughters birthday
- miss abbeyReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Lovely book such a sweet story