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A Great Day for a Hug

by Mack Van Gageldonk Publisher: CLAVIS PUB

Critically Recognized

A Day of Farmyard Hugs

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    Praise from School Library Journal

    The review praises the book’s clear illustrations and accessible presentation for young children.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A Day of Farmyard Hugs

The farm is already busy with its familiar work: chickens lay eggs and cows give milk. Chick has a different contribution, offering hugs that brighten the animals’ day. The simple farm setting brings together everyday animal activity and a small gesture of kindness, while the book’s description emphasizes being present for one another. Its focus on farm animals and affectionate interaction places the story in a child’s everyday world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children, especially those around age 30 months and up, as indicated by the publisher.
  • Families looking for a farm-animal picture book centered on hugs and kindness.
  • Adults seeking a simple shared-reading book for the youngest children.

Themes

Farm animalsAffection and hugsKindnessBeing present for one another

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Book overview

"Solid outlines, flat colors, and uncluttered pages make this feel-good story accessible to the youngest lap sitters, who will no doubt want to give their reader a hug." --School Library Journal

A new day at the farm! The chickens are laying eggs. The cows are giving milk. And Chick? Chick can do something very special. Hug! Follow along as Chick brightens all the animals' day with a hug. It is a sweet reminder about making time to just be present for each other and doing little things to spread kindness.

A cute book full of farm animals and hugs. For sweet readers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's world.
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