- Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!
- Written by Kyle Mewburn
- Illustrated by Ali Teo
- Illustrated by John O'Reilly
- Age 4-8
- Hardcover: $16.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-457-0
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 10 7/8 x 9 1/4
- Language: English
- Rights: USA & Canada
- Status: active
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- Accelerated Reader
- AR Quiz#: 129704
- AR Reading Level: 1.9
- AR Points: 0.5
- F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
- F&P Level: K
- F&P Grade: 2
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- Color Info: Full color throughout
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Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!
Every time Auntie Elsie comes to visit she gives Andy two big sloppy kisses. Kiss! Kiss! on the left cheek. Kiss! Kiss! on the right cheek. Yuck! Yuck! Andy says to himself.
Andy is a fast runner. But not fast enough to outrun Auntie Elsie. Andy is good at hiding. But Auntie Elsie always finds him. When he ducks down in a pig pen, she climbs right over the fence. When he climbs a tree, she follows right after him.
But then Auntie Elsie breaks her leg and stops coming to visit. Andy realizes he misses Aunt Elsie and her sloppy kisses. One day, a taxi pulls by the gate and out come two crutches. Now it’s Andy’s turn to get Aunt Elsie. Kiss! Kiss! Hug! Hug!
Kyle Mewburn’s funny story of an overly affectionate aunt and her long-suffering nephew will resonate with readers, who will instantly recognize the bond of love that unites the two characters. Ali Teo and John O’Reilly’s colorful and quirky multimedia illustrations, which combine freehand drawing and photographic collage, exaggerate the humor of the story.
Author & Illustrator
Kyle Mewburn was born in Australia and educated at the Queensland Institute of Technology. He's had all sorts of jobs, including sports reporting, teaching, traffic counting, and volunteering on a kibbutz. Now he lives in New Zealand in a house that he built himself and writes books. He is the author of Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!, Bear in the Room Next Door, No Room for A Mouse, Duck's Stuck, and Ant's Baggy Pants.
Ali Teo grew up in New Zealand and studied graphic design. Ali has illustrated several books, including Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!, Barnaby Bennett, and Oh Hogwash, Sweet Pea! Ali lives and works in New Zealand, along with three dogs and a bird.
John O'Reilly grew up in New Zealand and studied graphic design. John lives and works in New Zealand, along with three dogs and a bird.
Reviews
“...this book is flat-out irresistible with a lively storyline any young child will be able to relate to, filled with big-hearted delight and the most hilarious endearments ever. The illustrations, by Ali Teo and John O'Reilly, are priceless; each page gives readers marvelous details to admire...Highest recommendation.” ―YA & Kids Books Central
“...rhythmic text and repetition will make this useful as a read-aloud and good for beginning readers to tackle.” ―School Library Journal
“Pencil, collage and digital art exaggerate the humorous story.” ―Downtown Coastal Press
“...a hilarious story full of insights into family relations.” ―Wichita Eagle
“Endearing and fascinating...” ―Virginian-Pilot
“...an absolutely adorable picturebook. Any child who has had to endure the kisses of those who love them can relate to Andy. The pencil, photo and fabric collage illustrations are playful and fun. I especially like the colorful collage of Auntie Elsie's clothes and shoes, giving her a touch of eccentricity. This is a perfect read aloud for children ages 4-8. It will elicit both groans and laughter from boys in the room who hate mushy kisses. Adults will enjoy reading aloud this book over and over. Highly recommended.” ―Boys to Books blog
Awards
Flicker Tale Children's Book Awards (winner, picture books) ―North Dakota Library Association 2009-2010
Charlotte Award suggested reading list (primary) ―NYSRA 2010
The Best Read Aloud Picture Books ―Curriculum Materials Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead