A gorgeous picture book featuring a Mexican American family thats as comforting as a warm embracegreat for Valentines Day, Mothers Day, and baby gifts!
Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mamis apapachoshugs that come from Mamis soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs?
Maybe&apapachos can come from other people, too.
Like Abues, which makes Luna feel brave. And Daddys, which makes her giggle. Not to mention her dog, Benitos wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shine with a smile. It turns out even when Mamis far away, her love is all around.
Apapacho love is everywhere!
Cynthia Harmonyis an educational psychologist and bilingual author of picture books includingApapacho Loveillustrated by Erika Meza and the highly praisedA Flicker of Hope, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth which received a NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor Award and a Blueberry Honor Award. Shes originally from Mexico City and now lives in Arizona where she gives daily apapachos to her two kids.
Erika Mezais an illustrator whose work includesA Terrible Place for a Nestby Sara Levine,My Two Border Townsby David Bowles, andArthur Wants a Balloonby Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia. She is a Mexican migrant and now lives with her family in the United Kingdom.
Apapachos (or hugs) brighten celebrations, soften disappointments, and chase away nighttime fears...Highlighting the many forms love can take, Harmonys warm, reassuring story makes clear that distance can never diminish love. [Meza's illustrations] radiate emotion and make the meaning of apapachos tangible. Kirkus
An upbeat portrait of mutuality and shared devotion. Publishers Weekly
Young readers will welcome the sweet message that apapachos come in all lcT
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