Description
Hugs
Book Summary
An illustrated picture book that celebrates the power of affection through hugs. Follow a child and their pet as they explore and practice different types of hugs, from the warmest to the most fun. A tender and visual work that invites little ones to discover the importance of physical contact and the expression of feelings.
What is it about?
The book follows a child and their pet on a journey through different ways of hugging. Through everyday and playful situations, the protagonists show how each hug can convey different emotions: joy, comfort, affection, or complicity. The story, told in simple language and accompanied by expressive illustrations, reinforces the emotional bond between the child and their pet, while teaching younger readers to recognize and share their feelings through physical contact.
Main themes
- Affection and emotional expression in childhood
- Bond between children and pets
- Diversity of gestures of affection and their meaning
- Importance of physical contact in child development
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at children in preschool and the first years of primary school, especially those who are learning to identify and express their emotions. It is also suitable for parents, educators, and mediators looking for a resource to work on emotional intelligence and affection with little ones in a playful and visual way.
What this book offers
- Helps children recognize and name different emotions through the gesture of a hug.
- Encourages the expression of affection and empathy towards others, including pets.
- Offers a starting point for conversations about feelings in the family or school environment.
- Stimulates imagination and observation through detailed illustrations full of tenderness.
Technical specifications
- Author: Meléndez Pérez, Braulio Alejandro; Dapena Testa, Beatriz
- Publisher: Ediciones Jaguar
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Illustrated picture books, illustrated storybooks, children's and young adult fiction and true stories
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 2018
- Number of pages: 28
- Weight: 340 g
Editorial review
Abraçades is an illustrated picture book that stands out for its direct and positive approach to childhood affectivity. The proposal, centered on a universal gesture like the hug, is accessible and meaningful for the youngest readers. The illustrations, together with a short and rhythmic text, facilitate emotional connection and active participation during reading. It is a useful resource for introducing emotional education at home or in the classroom, especially in a durable and manageable format like hardcover.