Fantastic picture book about consent and figuring out other ways to show or receive affection if you are like Rissy and emphatically chirrup, "NO KISSIES!". ( )

This book is all about not liking to get kisses. There are other ways to show love and effecting, and Rissy, just wants other’s to know that. This story is very well done, and the illustrations nicely match. I love the info bits in the end matter that emphasizes not to make a child hug and kiss because just like adults they have body anonymity too. The only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star read is that while the book tries to rhyme, many are harsh and cadence flows, then stops, then changes. Makes it hard to read aloud to a large group of kids. ( )

What to do with a lovebird that does not want kissies? Well, how about respect her wishes and let her be. The author has worked with neurodiverse kids and wrote this book to help families, kids, schools understand and respect boundaries. The illustrations are bright with fun expressions. ( )