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Hugging Hour!

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Aileen Leijten, <strong>Hugging Hour!</strong> (Philomel Books, 2009)

Cute tale about a young girl's first sleepover at Grandma's and the separation anxiety that brings. Grandma has a masterful hand of distractions up her sleeve, and she doles them out one by one. Part of me wonders how much this book is really for kids and how much it's for parents (or grandparents), but warm, inviting illustrations and gentle prose should be an equal delight for both. *** ½

My 3 year old loves this book. It's a clever story that both kids and adults can enjoy. The illustrations never get worn out. Beautifully done. I will buy this as a gift for friends and family again and again.

We love this book! The illustrations are very beautiful and the story is funny, wonderful and imaginative about a little girl visiting her grandma. We look forward to more books by Aileen Leijten!

As a school librarian for almost 26 years I have come to know what kinds of

stories younger children like the most. Children like most stories read to them but they prefer those that make them laugh. I read The Hugging Hour to our Pre-k and Kg. classes last week. In both classes, the children laughed quite a bit. They loved the story and the illustrations. When asked which part they liked best, many children said, "everything." I asked the children who would want to borrow the book...most hands went up. I urge teachers, parents and especially grandparents to purchase this adorable,enchanting story.

It's always nice to see a children's book that focuses on the relationship between Grandparent and child, and this book does so winningly. The soft and delicate artwork compliments the text perfectly, and there is plenty of humor to keep the adults (who will be reading this again and again) very amused. Hugging Hour should be welcomed with open arms.

Highly recommended!

Drool's first sleepover at Grandma's is both tender and hilarious. I love the quirky illustrations and the wonderfully eccentric Grandma. This is a great book for Grandma's and Grandpa's to have around for that first sleepover, and a great storytime read. Highly recommended!

Also check out Bella & Bean by Rebecca Kai Dotolich and illustrated by Aileen Leijten. Wonderful.