The Giant Hug by Sandra Horning
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course This sweet story makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day for the granny in your life, whether she lives close or farOwen'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.
Chicks! is SANDRA HORNING's second book with Random House, following her critically acclaimed picturebook, The Giant Hug, which was a Junior Library Guild selection and an IRA-CBC Children's Choice. Sandra lives in Connecticut with her husband and children. You can visit her online at sandrahorning.com. JON GOODELL is the acclaimed illustrator of A Mouse Called Wolf; Zigazak!; Andiamo, Weasel!; Mother, Mother, I Want Another!; and Mice Are Nice.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780375824777 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375824774 |
| Title | The Giant Hug |
| Author | Sandra Horning |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers |
| Year published | 2005-01-11 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Primary) 2008, Short-listed for North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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