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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli is a heartwarming children's story about Mr. Hatch, a lonely man who leads a monotonous life until one Valentine's Day when he receives an unexpected package that turns his world upside down. The package contains a simple message that sparks changes in him, leading to a newfound sense of connection and happiness in his community. This charming tale illustrates the power of small acts of kindness and the impact of feeling loved.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's story if you appreciate tales about kindness, connection, and the transformative power of small acts of love. It beautifully illustrates how a simple gesture can change someone's perspective on life, making it a delightful read for both children and adults who value stories with positive messages.

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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli tells the heartwarming story of a lonely man named Mr. Hatch who receives a mysterious package one wintry day. The package is adorned with a big pink bow and contains a note: “Somebody loves you.”

“Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands in town. Yet he is left to wonder, “But who,” Mr. Hatch ponders, “could that somebody be?”

As Mr. Hatch delves into discovering the identity of his secret admirer, he finds that the answer is even better than he could have guessed!

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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is praised in reviews as a charming book with a substantial plot, capturing the transformative power of kindness and the joy of unexpected friendship, making it a heartwarming read for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665907460

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c (no spfx)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Paul Yalowitz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 411g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Eileen Spinelli has written many books for children. Her 1991 debut Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch was?a Christopher Award winner, and she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the bestselling?When Mama Comes Home Tonight,?and the critically acclaimed?Sophie’s Masterpiece.?Eileen lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Paul Yalowitz is the acclaimed illustrator of a number of children’s books, including?The Spooky Eerie Night Noise?by Mona Rabun Reeves and Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli. He lives in Brentwood, New York.

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