First published 2024
Little Bear receives a special kiss from his grandmother as a thank you gift. But this kiss doesn't stay with Little Bear for long. Instead, it begins an unexpected journey through the woodland, moving from one animal to the next. Each creature passes the kiss along, creating a chain that winds deeper into the forest. The kiss travels from paw to wing to snout, gathering meaning as it moves. When it finally reaches two skunks who have been longing for each other, the kiss works its gentle magic. What started as a simple gesture of gratitude from grandmother to grandchild becomes something much more powerful, helping two hearts find their way together in the woods.
Genres: animals, fantasy, fairy-tales, childrens
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, magical-realism
Setting: Forest, Woodland
32 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins