A Hug Is for Holding Me

Name: A Hug Is for Holding Me
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419728266
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Lisa Wheeler

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Summary

A Hug Is for Holding Me by Lisa Wheeler is a heartwarming children's book that explores various kinds of hugs found in nature and how they relate to the comforting embrace between a child and their loved ones. Through beautifully illustrated pages, it demonstrates the warmth and safety a hug brings, drawing parallels between animals in nature and human connection. It's a delightful journey celebrating love and affection.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This charming and beautifully illustrated story is perfect for young readers who love tales full of warmth and affection. You'll enjoy this book if you appreciate gentle narratives that explore love, comfort, and the special bond between loved ones. Its delightful rhythm and tender messages make it a cozy read for sharing moments with little ones.

A Hug Is for Holding Me

Award winners Wheeler and Feng present a sweet, cozy book about love and affection that invites children to engage with the natural world in a fresh, new way. Full color.

Every hug is unique, but the best
type of hug is from me to you

Description

A Hug Is for Holding Me is a sweet, cosy book about love and affection that invites children to engage with the natural world in a fresh, new way.

Some hugs are tight and some hugs are snug... but guess who gives the BEST hugs?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Hug Is for Holding Me is praised for its captivating and stylized illustrations by Feng, which vividly fill the pages and reflect a deep bond between the characters. The lyrical text by Wheeler uses nature to explore the concept of a hug, enhanced by detailed artwork that has a retro feel, immersing readers in a magical and sumptuous environment. The combination of family affection and scientific elements is uniquely and effectively portrayed, inviting readers to view the lush settings from diverse perspectives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419728266

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lisk Feng

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 24

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lisa Wheeler

About the Author

Lisa Wheeler is the author of several award-winning picture books, including Sixteen Cows and One Dark Night, as well as Mammoths on the Move, which received a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award. She is also the author of Abrams Appleseed’s Babies Can Sleep Anywhere. Wheeler lives near Detroit.

Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator originally from China. She graduated with an MFA in illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 and now works as a New York–based freelance illustrator.

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