Dinosaur Kisses

A parent might reach for this book when their energetic toddler or preschooler expresses affection with a little too much force, like a hug that feels like a tackle or a pat that is more of a smack. This story follows Dinah, a newly hatched dinosaur who loves to WHOMP, CHOMP, and STOMP her way through the world with joyful abandon. When she sees a sweet kiss and decides to try it herself, her first attempts are too rough. The book humorously and gently explores how Dinah learns to control her big body and big enthusiasm to share a soft, sweet kiss. It's a perfect read-aloud for ages 2 to 4, validating a child's big, loving feelings while modeling the self-control needed for gentle physical affection.