The Giant Hug - Softcover

Horning, Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553112627 ISBN 13: 9780553112627

Publisher: Random House Inc, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

"HORNING SERVES UP a cheerful and heartwarming scenario sure to capture the imagination of little ones and those who dote on them. Her kind, respectful animal characters have just the right touch of credibility, making this perfectly pleasant world seem possible. Gorbachev's ink-andwatercolor artwork charms, featuring a menagerie of friendly, helpful
critters."--Publishers Weekly

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0553112627
• ISBN 13: 9780553112627
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Gorbachev Valeri