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A hug is for holding me

Name: A hug is for holding me
ISBN: 9781419728266

By Lisa Wheeler

What makes a hug feel safe, warm, snug—or surprisingly like home?

tender · cosy · lyrical · comforting

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Nature Poetry/Verse

What is A hug is for holding me about?

Explore the many ways a hug can feel in this gentle, lyrical picture book. A hug may be snug like a flower bud, safe like a shell, warm like sunshine or comforting like home. As the pages unfold, children discover how hugs can connect us to the people we love and to the natural world around us. With tender words and inviting imagery, this cosy celebration of affection encourages young readers to think about what makes a hug feel special.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2018

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