Immediate Release
Author/illustrator Lorie Ann Grover's new board book for babies and toddlers embodies the love of a hug.
December 16, 2008 (Seattle, Wash.) – readergirlz and readertotz co-founder and author/illustrator Lorie Ann Grover's new board book Hug Hug! has just been released from Little Simon. Endearingly illustrated by Rebecca Malone, the work beautifully expresses love from the largest animals to the smallest bug.
Hugs with our noses. (elephants) Hugs in red roses. (ladybugs)
Hugs round the neck. (giraffes) Hugs with a peck. (chickens)
"I loved the thought that we all snuggle and hug each other," says Grover. "It was exemplified as I watched Sumner High School band students greeting each other, and swallows were nesting in the school vents. Pairing a rhyme with each spread was the perfect format to mimic a hug and share this concept with parents and their babies."
Hug Hug! is a sturdy board book which introduces a love of reading to preschoolers and reinforces the comfort of a hug.
About readergirlz, readertotz, Lorie Ann Grover, and Rebecca Malone
readergirlz is the foremost online book community for teen girls, led by six critically acclaimed YA authors. The site is the recipient of a 2007 James Patterson PageTurner Award and the Association for Library Services to Children, ALA, Great Web Sites Award. www.readergirlz.com
readertotz is a blog which showcases infant-toddler books as an important addition to children's literature. http://readertotz.blogspot.com
Lorie Ann Grover is the author of three young adult verse novels (Loose Threads, On Pointe, Hold Me Tight) and three board books (When Daddy Comes Home, Hug Hug!, Bedtime Kiss for Little Fish). http://lorieanngrover.blogspot.com
Rebecca Malone is an illustrator from Massachusetts who enjoys creating beautiful works with acrylic paints. www.rebeccamaloneillustration.com
Contact information:
Email: lorieanngrover@clearwire.net
Website: http://lorieanngrover.blogspot.com
Congratulations, Lorie Ann!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see Hug Hug! It was interesting to hear what inspired this book. More goes into these books for the very young than we sometimes realize.
I'm looking forward to Bedtime Kiss for Little Fish next year!
With hugs from me . . .
I'm loving your blog. It would be incredibly helpful to me if you included and isbn or a link to powells or amazon in your posts. Thanks! sarah
ReplyDeleteThese books will be my next list! Thanks.
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Toddler Books
Thanks for the reminder, Sarah! Will do. We've been linking the photos to Powell's, and I was just moving too fast this morning!
ReplyDeleteI am very interested in your books. I look forward to exploring your blog more!
ReplyDeleteThank you for creating it! It's beautiful!
Sincerely,
Marietta
Ooh, what a great blog! I have a one-year old cousin and I'm always looking for good books to buy him. These suggestions are perfect! Thanks for posting.
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