Synopsis
The Hug Store is inspired by a true story! Visiting her Grandparents for Thanksgiving, 5 year old (Shana), when asked for a hug from her Grandfather, told him that she was all out of hugs and had to go to the store to buy more! So while this book is about the benefits and importance of hugging, the story behind the story is even richer and will inspire children to honor and trust their instincts when they don't feel like hugging another person. The Hug Store is an enchanting tale of self discovery that beautifully illustrates how life's greatest gifts can never be bought, and are instead, always found deep within us. The Hug Store is endorsed by several nationally recognized health care professionals and features a list of over a dozen reasons why hugs are not only healthy for our body, mind and well-being, but why they are actually essential for it. - Children will LOVE the rich vivid illustrations! - Parents will LOVE the beautiful message! - Teachers and Child Care professional will LOVE the further opportunity it allows for discussions.
About the Author
As new author of his first childrens book entitled, The Hug Store, Rick widened this sphere of his services to include families, children and single parents everywhere. Rick is proud that The Hug Store is endorsed by several nationally recognized health care professionals and features a list of over a dozen reasons why hugs are not only healthy for our body, mind and well-being, but why they are essential for it. In addition to blogging, public speaking and facilitating hugging playshops in and around the Los Angeles area, Rick has appeared on a variety of talk, radio and TV shows to promote his vision of conscious parenting and ultimately promoting world peace, one hug at a time. . Besides food, wine, hugs and music, Rick s other passions include fitness and overall wellbeing. Rick enjoys charity work as well as giving back to his community. Some of the charities that are particularly important to him are Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cancer, Meals on Wheels and Macular Degeneration. Lastly, Ricks ultimate joy and inspiration in life is spending time with his co-author of The Hug Store and most huggable one, his daughter Shana.
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