About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts pulling away from bedtime snuggles or seems embarrassed by affection because a friend or sibling told them it is for babies. It is a perfect choice for navigating that tricky transitional phase where children are beginning to value peer opinions over family traditions and need reassurance that growing up does not mean giving up the things that make them feel safe and loved. In this story, Emmy Lou is a young pig who loves her family's sloppy kisses until her friend Rosemary declares that kissing is only for babies. Emmy Lou spends the rest of the book trying to replace her family's affection with formal, grown-up pats on the back, but she soon finds that something is missing. It is a gentle, humorous exploration of peer pressure and self-identity for children ages 3 to 7, helping them realize that they can be big kids and still enjoy the warmth of a loving home.
