Marshmallow Kisses

by Linda Crotta Brennan, Mari Takabayashi (Illustrator)

From bright morning sun streaming in the bedroom window to bedtime kisses given from sticky toasted-marshmallow lips, here is the joyful activity of a perfect summer day. In between is time for baking sand cakes, hanging teepees under a tree, paddling in the wading pool, and picking and eating fresh corn and beans from the garden. Young and old will relish this warm evocation of the simple pleasures of summer. Kick off your shoes to taste this sweet and satisfying treat!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Summer, Storytime

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Just out! The Birth of the United States.
Coming soon: Women of the Ocean State: 25 Rhode Island Women You Should Know and When Rivers Burned: The Earth Day Story.
I’m the author of a number of books for children, including The Black Regiment of the American Revolution (Moon Mountain Publishing, hardcover 2004, paperback 2005), a nonfiction book for intermediate readers, and the picture books, Flannel Kisses (Houghton Mifflin, hardcover 1997, paperback 2006) and Marshmallow Kisses (Houghton Mifflin, hardcover 2000, paperback 2007). I've also written for the educational market, electronic media, and magazines including Cricket, Highlights, and Smithsonian’s Click magazine. I’m listed in Something About the Author, vol. 130, published by the Gale Group.

Until recently, I worked as a Library Reference Assistant, serving on the Rhode Island Teen Book Award Committee, and the Young Adult Round Table. Currently, I’m an instructor with the Institute of Children's Literature and present a variety of writing workshops for children and adults. I’m a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Author's Guild. For more information, visit my website at www.lindacrottabrennan.com.

Reviews

[Lisa Vegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very simple story told in rhyme of a full summer day about a family with children and a dog. I read it immediately after I read Flannel Kisses and liked it slightly less than the first one, I think because the illustration were more detailed in the winter themed “Flannel” book, but I still thought this was a special book.

I recommend reading these books together, even though there’s something to be said for reading each book during its own season. I hope that autumn and spring books will be written and illustrated.

[Skyler McSheehy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picturebook. It was a fun book about the fun summer activities the young children participated that day. The illustrations were fun and bright like summertime.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic story of summer days. Reminiscent of my idyllic childhood (thanks Mom and Dad) and a vision of what I try to offer my family. Love it!

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marshmallow kisses are the sign of a well spent summer day.

[Kell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to read to a kid! Not to mention the author is a very cool lady!!

[Christine Levinge · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great, feel-good, summer time book that reflects on the beauty of summer days and family.

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing really shiny about it.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Age: Infant
Season: Summer

Early introduction to summertime words. Although the pictures are soft, there may be too much detail/exposure for a little baby.

[Michelle Nero · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summer days!

[Maren Prestegaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. Sweet reminder of summer bliss.