How to Send a Hug
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

How to Send a Hug

By Hayley Rocco, John Rocco (Illustrator)

Discover the magic of sending hugs through handwritten letters.

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40 pages· 409 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Artie loves giving hugs, but her grandma lives far away. Unable to hug her in person, Artie discovers the magic of sending hugs through handwritten letters. This heartfelt tale explores the power of words to bridge distances and connect loved ones. Will Artie's hug reach her grandma? And what happens when you send a hug across the miles? Dive into this timeless story of love, connection, and the unexpected joy of receiving a hug in return.

From the publisher

Learn how to send a hug to someone you love today! This heartfelt story shows readers the incredible impact writing and receiving handwritten letters can have on yourself and others. How will you know your hug arrived safely? Because when you send a hug, You just might get one in return Artie loves giving hugs. But she can’t give a hug to her Grandma who lives so far away. Instead, she shows us how to send hugs using the magic of handwritten letters in this timeless story about connecting to loved ones when you can’t always do so in person. Both timely and timeless, How to Send a Hug is about reaching out across the miles when you can’t do so yourself in person and turning words into love.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
409
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about grandmaBooks about letter writingBooks about valentinesBooks about family
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Book details

Publication
Published
November 15, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316306928

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