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Starred Review Rissy No Kissies

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A lovebird who doesn’t like kisses?!

Rissy’s friends and family wonder if she’s sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can one little lovebird show everyone that there’s no one right way to show you care?

Rissy No Kissies carries the message that “your body and your heart are yours, and you choose how to share.” A note at the end provides further information for kids, parents, and educators about body autonomy, consent, and different ways to show affection.

“This is an artistic gem for consent discussions, sensory-processing contexts, and anyone who champions children’s agency and bodily autonomy. Radiant.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews

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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2021
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Carolrhoda Books ®
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2021-03-02
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039050, JUV039100, JUV002040
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Lexile 630
Guided Reading Level L
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Author/Illustrator note, Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Awards

  • Show Me Readers Award Nominee, Nominated, 2022
  • Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, Winner, 2022
  • Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee, Nominated, 2022
  • Notable Award Kirkus Best Children's Books, Winner, 2021

Reviews

Booklist

Reviewed on 15 March 2021

“A cute conversation-starter.”—Booklist

Starred Review Publishers Weekly

Reviewed on 11 February 2021

“[A] refrain (‘No kissies!’) and soft watercolor art by Engle reinforce the message that speaking up for one’s bodily agency should always be embraced.”—starred, Publishers Weekly

Starred Review Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 1 January 2021

“Radiant.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews