Book details
The Runaway Hug
Description
"Mommy," said Lucy. "Can I have a hug before I go to bed?" When Mommy jokes that she only has one hug left, Lucy decides she must keep Mommy's last hug safe. As Lucy shares the hug with everyone in her large and loving family, she is always careful to get it back . . . until the canine member of the family refuses to play along!Highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling picture-book creators Nick Bland and Freya Blackwood collaborate for the first time on this charming story, which celebrates the imaginative powers of children and the extraordinary love to be found in ordinary bedtime routines.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Emotional Connection: 'The Runaway Hug' offers a heartwarming story that fosters emotional bonding between parents and children, making it an ideal read for family sharing and nurturing a loving relationship.
- Charming Illustrations: The book features delightful and engaging illustrations by Nick Bland that captivate young readers and enhance the storytelling experience, bringing the characters and their emotions to life.
- Valuable Lesson: The narrative provides a gentle lesson on the importance of sharing and the unlimited nature of love and hugs, teaching children about kindness and generosity in a simple and understandable way.
- Language Development: Reading 'The Runaway Hug' to young children can help in their language development by exposing them to new vocabulary, sentence structures, and the rhythm of language, all within an enjoyable and memorable context.