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Apapacho Love

A Story About Hugs from the Heart
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Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami's apapachos-hugs that come from Mami's soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A gorgeous and heartfelt picture book featuring a Mexican American family thatโ€™s as comforting as a warm embrace โ€“ great for Valentineโ€™s Day, Motherโ€™s Day, and baby gifts.

A gorgeous and heartfelt picture book featuring a Mexican American family that's as comforting as a warm embrace - great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and baby gifts.

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Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami's apapachos-hugs that come from Mami's soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs? Maybe.apapachos can come from other people, too. Like Abue's, which makes Luna feel brave. And Daddy's, which makes her giggle. Not to mention her dog, Benito's wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shine with a smile. It turns out even when Mami's far away, her love is all around. Apapacho love is everywhere!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780374391836

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Erika Meza

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Cynthia Harmony is a bilingual author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She is the co-founder of Latinxpitch and a recipient of the Sustainable Arts Foundation Illustrated Children's Books Award. Her books include Mi Ciudad Sings illustrated by Teresa Martรญnez, Our World Mexico illustrated by Claudia Navarro, and A Flicker of Hope illustrated by Devon Holzwarth. www.cynthiaharmony.com Erika Meza is an illustrator whose work includes A Terrible Place for a Nest by Sara Levine, My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, and Arthur Wants a Balloon by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia. She is a Mexican migrant and now lives with her family in the United Kingdom. www.erikameza.com

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