IRISH BOOK AWARDS' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 Nothing warms us up quite like a hug, but what can we do when we can't be together? This is the story of a new hug's adventure and the boy who shared it with the world. Adam King stole the hearts of the nation when he introduced us to his Virtual Hug, a heart-shaped sign he carried during the COVID-19 pandemic to help him stay connected to his teacher while he was learning from home. He also took it to his regular hospital appointments to show his doctors, nurses, and care staff that he was still giving them a hug, just in a different way. This picture book, inspired by true events, tells the story of one little boy with a big idea that came straight from the heart. The virtual hug makes its way onto mugs, postage stamps and even all the way to outer space, spreading warmth and connection to people all over the world. _____________ 'A gorgeous, moving book' Irish Times

Inside this charmingly chunky, die-cut board book are a variety of cute and cuddly stuffed animals. And all of them are just waiting to offer big hugs and small hugs, soft hugs and strong hugs. Toddlers will be instantly drawn to the sweet watercolor illustrations and gently rhyming verse, making this a much requested bedtime book. It's also the perfect gift for faraway loved ones, when you can't be there to deliver your snuggles in person.

100 Hugs is a gorgeous collection of illustrated hugs from Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate 2015-2017. This is the perfect gift for a loved one, or to cheer yourself up on a dark day when all you need is a hug. The 100 beautiful and intricate illustrations from the three-times winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal includes a hug for every emotion and occasion. But one thing is for certain: every hug will touch your heart. In a perfect pocket-sized format, 100 Hugs is certain to comfort and raise a smile.

A young boy discovers many different kinds of hugs and ways to show love as family members and friends gather to welcome his immigrant relatives from China.

A parent tells a child all of the reasons for the well-deserved hugs they share.

A parent tells a child all of the reasons for the well-deserved hugs they share.

Rise and shine, it's time to start our day, with an "I Love you" and a big hug to get you on your way. Hugs can say a lot of things like "hello," "thank you," and "I'm sorry". But underneath it all, every hug says "I love you". Explore the depths of the special bond between parent and child through the universal gesture of a hug.