The Giant Hug | 
 enlarge | Author: Sandra Horning
Creator: Valeri Gorbachev
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 140927
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.2
ISBN: 0553112627
EAN: 9780553112627
ASIN: 0553112627
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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Product Description
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course!
Owen’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.
From the Hardcover edition.
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Charming story about passing a hug through the mail February 14, 2008
Christina Lockstein (Oconto Falls, WI USA)
The Giant Hug by Sandra Horning and Valeri Gorbachev tells the tale of Owen, the pig's, present for his Grandmother's birthday. Owen decides that he wants to send her a hug, so he travels to the post office and begins a journey that touches each person (animal) in its path, as well as the reader. Gorbachev's pictures are softly colored with charming animals and images. Owen's hug works its way from his post office, to the airport, all the way to Grandmother's house with everyone who touches the letter receiving and giving a hug. This leads to amusing scenes with a porcupine and a sad stork (who ends up planning a date with a fox!). Each character has a different reaction to the hug, but they are all moved by it. The book also has a bit of an educational lesson showing how the mail moves across the country. I read a lot of books to my five year old daughter, Mia, and this is one of our favorites. The story is unique, the artwork sweet, and the story a pleasure to share with your child.
 This book will make you smile January 27, 2008
A. Turner (Vermont, USA)
My daughter got this book as a gift when she was four, and it is great. The story is so sweet and fun to read, seems to put a smile on everyone's face. We have had this book for about a year now, and though my daughter sometimes forgets about it for a few weeks, she always seems to remember it again. Then we have to find it on the bookshelf and read it regularly for a while. We have family that lives far away, so we've talked about how it would be neat if we could really send them a hug in the mail. All in all, I highly recommend this book.
A cute story July 13, 2007
K. Branham (Anaheim, CA USA)
My kids (ages 9 and 6) and I really loved this book. It really illustrated how one simple act of kindness can affect so many people.
" Written Expecially For Malachi" January 12, 2007
Mia Weaver
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased "The Giant Hug" as a Christmas gift for my Special Need
Grandson, Malachi. I read the story to him on Christmas Evening. My grandson has some limitations, but he has an exceptional mind. As I read The Giant Hug to him, I showed him the beautiful illustrations relating to the character being spoken of. As each page was turned, his eyes grew bigger,and he became more anxious. And as the story ended he looked at me and smiled, as if to say "I would have done the same thing". The ending was so awesome, a mixture suspense,and imagination, with a flair of possibility. It was a joy to reread it. Kudos to Sandra Horning on this one,and I will be looking closely for more of her writings. This book is a great tool for any mother teaching her child about dreams comming true.
Thank You, Mia Weaver
Going Postal November 13, 2005
Gwynne C. Spencer (Monmouth, Oregon)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a terrific book, and is the PERFECT present for your favorite post office person! You could even give it to them with a hug and a chocolate kiss.
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