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Why Read This Book
This board book has been part of our home library since my kiddo was a wee one. It’s a sweet, dear little book with perfectly written rhymes. So many nights I read this book to him before bed. It’s still on his shelf, even though he is quite the older boy now. And believe it or not, I still read it at times to my now teenager 😊.
I highly recommend this board book for baby and toddler libraries, and as a read-aloud before nap or bed time.
In fall 2023 I read an article by Rory Feek about “speaking love into our children” (see Plain Values Magazine, the October 2023 issue). In the article he talked about speaking directly to our children about the love we feel for them, and about how important they are to the world. This little book does this “speaking love” action with its words. The repetition of a child hearing it read to them night after night, will help to instill in them that they are loved and they are important.
Book Facts
Author: Lorie Ann Grover
Illustrator: Rebecca Malone
Copyright: Published in 2008
Publisher: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division
Age Range: Babies to Preschoolers, Birth to Age 4
About the Book Art: The illustrations were painted. I could not find information that said exactly which type of paint – but it was either oils or acrylics. Rebecca Malone, the illustrator, has a wonderful website where you can see more of her work.
Get the Book Hug Hug!
Hug Hug! is available both new and used. Bookshop.org does not currently stock it, but it is available from Amazon, Biblio, and Thriftbooks. Even though you may need to buy a used copy to get this book – it will be well worth it. It truly is that special.
At the time of this article the book is available on Amazon.com – where you can also learn fun facts about the author.
Buy this book NEW from:
- Bookshop* >>
- Amazon >>
Buy this book USED from:
- Biblio* >> (note this link will show both Hug Hug! and another book I recommend by Glover)
- Thriftbooks >>
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BORROW this book from your local library:
Visit your local library to borrow a copy of this book. If you don’t see it on their shelves, ask them to request the book for you. You may be able to request the book online through their website; if that does not work talk directly with library staff to make your request.
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