| The Giant Hug Contributor(s): Horning, Sandra (Author), Gorbachev, Valeri (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0553112627 ISBN-13: 9780553112627 Publisher: Dragonfly Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Owen sends a hug to his granny by mail. The hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 580 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (0.40 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Event - Birthday |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 82301 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 far 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. |