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The Giant Hug
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Random House Children's Books 2012
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Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 580L
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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.
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Street Date:
05/30/2012
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307982346
ASIN:
B007QPEDPA
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
580
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APA Citation (style guide)

Sandra Horning. (2012). The Giant Hug. Random House Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Sandra Horning. 2012. The Giant Hug. Random House Children's Books.

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Sandra Horning, The Giant Hug. Random House Children's Books, 2012.

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Sandra Horning. The Giant Hug. Random House Children's Books, 2012.

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