Family Hugs
by Michael Wagner
and Adam Carruthers
Description: In this playful, but
thoughtful picture book, illustrator Adam Carruthers perfectly captures
the sentiments of four Michael Wagner poems about families and how they
support and nurture their members. Suitable for pre-schoolers and early
primary aged children, Family Hugs both warms the heart and tickles the
funnybone, while providing much to reflect upon about how loving
families function.
We got this for our boy wizard, aged 2, to add to our rapidly expanding library.
I was delighted Michael Wagner has published a book with Hugs as the theme. I love the idea of a book about hugs, as my kids can't seem to get enough of them. There must be something in them. Fuel for the soul I suspect.
Our Review:
A
big family cuddle, a spag bol dinner, a stern family meeting, even an
arty family party, Family Hugs has it all. Or if perhaps your having a
bad day, this book will chip away at at your despair. With such a motley
family tree, Family Hugs will leave you with one monstrous family hug.
Written in rhyme so delightful it will have you chortling from beginning
to end, and illustrations I wish I could cut out and stick on my walls,
we highly recommend this wonderful edition to your little people
library. Great for ages 3-6
A little about Michael:
Michael Wagner is the Melbourne-based author of more than 70 books for children which include the much-loved Maxx Rumble series, six funny and heart-warming stories about a family called The Undys, the best-selling picture book Why I Love Footy, and many more.
Before becoming a children’s author, Michael worked for ten years as
radio broadcaster with the ABC, wrote and produced award-winning
television animations, and penned everything from advertising copy to
songs and comedy. He’s also the founder of Billy Goat Books.
You can find out more about Michael from his fun and revealing website.
Great review. The poems sound adorable.
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