Relationship experts say we need 8 hugs a day to be happy and 12 hugs a day to thrive. This is especially true for children. The sense of touch is one of the ways children learn. When a loving adult hugs a child, it gives the child a sense of security and communicates to them that they are loved and accepted.

My Arms Will Hold You Tight, a board book I co-authored with Teri McKinley, centers on this theme. With adorable animal illustrations by Anna Kubaszewska, the two-page spreads feature babies and parents in tender, heartfelt moments. From twirling around and counting seashells, to playing hide-and-seek and snuggling in blankets, each spread is a warm and sweet experience for the reader. The illustrator also surprises us with a few unpredictable animals—sloths, panda bears, llamas, bats, and dancing elephants.

Just the right size for little hands, My Arms Will Hold You Tight is for anyone who wants to share a tender moment with the little ones in their lives. Published by Tyndale Publishing House, it is available online or ask for it at your local bookstore. If you read it with a child, you will want to end your story time with a big, warm hug! Your child deserves one and so do you!

Crystal
Amazon.com: My Arms Will Hold You Tight (9781496446220): Bowman, Crystal, McKinley, Teri, Kubaszewska, Anna: Books
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