The Giant Hug
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Giant Hug

By Sandra Horning, Valeri Gorbachev (Illustrator)

A young boy sends a hug to his grandmother through the mail, and it travels through the hands of various postal workers and delivery personnel.

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40 pages· 1,024 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Owen wants to send his granny a hug, but she lives far away. His hug embarks on a whimsical journey, passed from animal to animal, each encounter more amusing than the last. As the hug travels across the country, it brings laughter and warmth, creating unexpected connections. Will it reach Granny in time? Discover the delightful twist that will leave readers smiling and eager for more.

From the publisher

How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course!

Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,024
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD580L
Themes & topics
Books about mailBooks about hugsBooks about multigenerationalBooks about familyBooks about kindness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82301
Publication
Published
September 9, 2008
First published
January 11, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553112627

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