February and Hugs!

There is so much going on in February and so many books I want to share with you that I will be posting on Mondays and Wednesdays this month.  I want to give you some great Valentine's and love book recommendations and I also want to share with you some great books for Black History Month.

I am going to start out with a very simple book.  It's not your traditional Valentine's book or love book but it is a great book to share with those you love. 

Hug by Jez Alborough is a simple board book with one word... HUG!  Little monkey Bobo sees all the other animals giving each other a hug.  He is sad and wants his own hug.  He goes in search of a hug, not having any luck until he finds his mama!  His mama gives him a giant hug and Bobo is happy again.  The book ends with all the animals hugging one another. You can't help but want to hug anyone near you after reading this book, but especially those that you love! It's great to read with little ones because they will quickly catch on and start "reading" the one word text with you.  For bigger kids they will enjoy examining the pictures, that tell a little more of the story.  No matter what everyone can relate to Bobo and his need for a hug!

Start out this month by cuddling, reading with and hugging those you love!

Happy Reading!

Laura