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Award for Debby Guddee

June 5, 2014

Congrats to Debby Guddee whose picture book

My Favorite Hugs

was voted one of 12 most notable children's books of 2013 by Shelf Unbound.

Co-written by Melissa Rodrigues, illustrated by Su Mon

Published by Balboa Press in paperback and ebook formats
isbn  9781452510651

for ages 2 - 8 (and all grandparents)

12 fun action hugs, beautifully illustrated with short rhyming verses encourage children to ask for a particular type of hug. Helps to make friends, and to bring families together by discovering hugs that will last a lifetime.

Great stuff Debby! 



 

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