The Giant Hug

Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev
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Paperback
$8.99 US
On sale Sep 09, 2008 | 40 Pages | 9780553112627
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! This sweet story makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day for the granny in your life, whether she lives close or far!

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.
  • WINNER | 2006
    IRA Children's Choices
  • NOMINEE
    California Young Reader Medal
Valeri Gorbachev lives in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by Valeri Gorbachev

About

How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! This sweet story makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day for the granny in your life, whether she lives close or far!

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.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2006
    IRA Children's Choices
  • NOMINEE
    California Young Reader Medal

Author

Valeri Gorbachev lives in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by Valeri Gorbachev