by Nancy Jean Northcutt 2008

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Kissy Face" by Nancy Jean Northcutt.

In Nancy Jean Northcutt's short story "Kissy Face," a boy tries to avoid receiving kisses from his aunts and grandmas.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family and Growing Up as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be grown up?" and "What makes a family?"

Ways to support your child: