Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles
About this book
Daddy wakes before I rise.
Drinks his coffee. Rubs his eyes.
Sees me standing on the stair.
Picks me up. Smooths my hair.
Now in an exciting reissued format, accompanying the publication of Mommy's Kisses and Cuddles, discover a poignant, heartfelt ode to the special love between father and child. From sharing a quiet moment over the comics section at breakfast, to playing at bathtime before tucking into bed, Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles celebrates the day-to-day joys of fatherhood. With tender, rhyming text from Linda Ashman, sweet illustrations by Jane Massey, and featuring a diversity of families, this book is perfect for daddies everywhere -- who love and guide their little ones morning, noon, and night!
Reviews
Praise for Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles:
"The dedicated care and love of the fathers in this story are sweetly and genuinely depicted, making it one of the better titles about fatherhood for toddlers... A gentle, soothing tribute to fathers." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This book reminds readers of the selflessness of fathers, and reminds fathers of the importance of spending time with their children... Highly recommended for personal, public, school, and classroom libraries." -- School Library Journal
Praise for Mommy's Kisses and Cuddles:
"The rhyming text makes for a quality read-aloud for a toddler and really showcases the care tasks of parenthood that ultimately speak to deep love... Captures a mother’s love simply and effectively." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This joyful book that features the loving relationships between parent and child can serve as a guide and reminder to parents that it’s the little things that matter most to their children. Pair with the companion book Daddy’s Hugs and Snuggles." -- School Library Journal
Praise for My Daddy and Me:
"The lilting text reads aloud easily and is simple and predictable enough for even very small children to memorize and read along... Sweet and affectionate." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Rock-a-Bye Romp, written by Linda Ashman and illustrated by Simona Mulazzani:
CLEL Bell Award for Early Literacy 2017
* "Gently funny and eminently reassuring." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A fine addition to the nursery bookshelf for baby and all." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Ashman writes in rhyme that rolls right off the tongue." -- Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
