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Every child has one. This is a much "loved" book in our family. I recommend it.
Maybe it's because it was a gift from me to my son for Valentine's day or because I get to read it to him. This is a great book to share with those you LOVE. I really love this book. I enjoyed all 3 books included because it was short enough for a typical toddlers short attention span, and it was heartwarming because we got to hug and cuddle and show how much we love each other afterwards.
Some preschoolers may find them too simple for parents to read to them, but they may like them to try to read themselves. She felt so proud that she could read a book to the babies. In fact, Hug was the first book the 5 year old in my care read. The books are beautiful and simple, the way books should be for this age group. I got these books as a Valentine's Day present for my daughter and she loved them.
I would recomend it for parents of babies and toddlers especially. She may not know how to read yet, but she recognizes letters and she memorized (by sight) the 3 simple words on the book (you read right, 3 words repeated at different times). She especially liked Hug, and asked me to read all 3 of them to her over and over (She brings the book and puts it in my hand as she sits on my lap). I am a mother of an 18 month old and a child care provider of children 12 months to 5 years in age. The children in my care like them just as much.
It gave her a wonderful boost in her self-esteem.
I am not a gushy person, but I too get choked up on the last page. This book is one of my favorites to read to my children because it expresses just how a parent feels for their child. A must for any new parent.
My child (14 months old) loves this book the least. If you want to hear yourself repeating "little nut brown hair" and "big nut brown hair" countless times, then by all means buy this book. This book has pictures and a story that are supposed to be cute and may be that to some people. I couldn't stomach reading this to my child more than once. The pictures are soft pastel and are not very exciting for young children.
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