So Many Cuddles — A sweet way to show children that a simple hug can say so much. - Hardcover

Austin, Ruth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1943200491 ISBN 13: 9781943200498

Publisher: Compendium Inc, 2017

Synopsis

"We wake up with rise and shine cuddles, bounding up to see you cuddles, and cuddles that say I love you so, so much. There are grab you tightly by the legs cuddles, I was very scared cuddles, and bear sized cuddles for being extra brave." 

This little girl and her animal friends don't always need words to talk to each other a simple hug can say so much. From first cuddles in the morning to giggly cuddles on the couch and snoozy cuddles at bedtime, it's incredible that one day can hold so many feelings and so many different cuddles! A beautiful lesson in friendship and emotional literacy for young children, and a gentle reminder that there is no right or wrong way to feel. Perfect for bedtime or anytime reading.

Praise for So Many Cuddles:

• “Children will enjoy snuggling with their loved ones as they read this one together.”—School Library Journal
• “A sweet celebration of a day filled with physical contact, from ‘rise and shine’ to ‘sleep tight and good night.’”---Kirkus Reviews
• Foreword Indies finalist

About this title

About the Author

Ruth Austin got her start in the UK before deciding on a whim to exchange rainy London skies for, erm, rainy Seattle skies. She spends her days having fun with words (hers, yours, anyone's) and loves nothing more than crafting beautiful books and gifts with her colleagues at Compendium, Inc. She thinks her cat gives the world's snuggliest cuddles.

Reviews

PreS—A young dark-skinned girl, accompanied by a cat, a dog, and her teddy bear, wakes up "with rise and shine cuddles" and progresses through her day, showing readers all different types of cuddles in various situations. They are used to express emotions, such as love, sympathy, and gratitude. The story concludes as the girl gets ready for bed and the group have one last cuddle to wish one another good night. Sweet and gentle, this picture book is a unique take on the idea of hugs and hugging. Owen's illustrations pop against the white paper. The font is usually big, bold, and black, contrasting with a solid white background, save for a few surprise splashes of color. While the book offers many reasons for why we hug, one important page depicts the protagonist declining to cuddle, showing young readers that they have the right to refuse if they do not want to be hugged. VERDICT Children will enjoy snuggling with their loved ones as they read this one together.—Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY

Edition details

• Publisher: Compendium Inc
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1943200491
• ISBN 13: 9781943200498
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 36