The Giant Hug Paperback by Sandra Horning; illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev

Product Details

• Publisher: Dragonfly Books (2008-09-09)
• Language: English
• Pages: 40
• ISBN-13: 9780553112627
• Weight: 187.11 grams
• Dimensions: 27.94 x 21.74 x 0.38 cm

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.

About the Author

This is Sandra Horning’s first book for Knopf. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and children.

Valeri Gorbachev is the illustrator of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.