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Gory Rory Fangface Needs a Kiss

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

From acclaimed author Ziggy Hanaor (Alte Zachen, Alex and Alex, and The Pocket Chaotic) comes this heartwarming story about the power of affection to lighten up even the darkest of days.

Gory Rory Fangface is having a terrible day, and everything is going wrong. First, he ran out of cereal, and then his favorite jumper was in the wash, and then it rained on the way to school. Does Gory Rory need a kiss? No, he most certainly DOESN’T.

The day gets progressively worse; he’s forgotten his homework, it’s egg salad for lunch, and then mum is late for pick-up. A kiss perhaps? NO WAY.

On the way home it rains again, there’s homework to finish, and the internet is down. Gory Rory has reached the end of his tether—it really has been the WORST DAY EVER. But sometimes . . . just sometimes . . . when you really really need them . . . kisses can make it all better.

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978-1-80066-036-6
On pre-order until 01/01/2026 		$16.99
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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2023
Publisher Cicada Books
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039050, JUV002250, JUV015030
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 8.4 x 10.3333

Author: Ziggy Hanaor

Ziggy Hanaor is a publisher and writer. She is the author of the award-winning graphic novel, Alte Zachen, a JLG Gold Standard Selection, The Egg Incident, and Everything Amplified.

Illustrator: Ollie Silvester