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Daddy Hugs (Classic Board Books) Board book – Illustrated, April 24, 2007
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Now Baby and Daddy can cuddle and count along with this hug-and-read book perfect for Baby's teeny, tiny hands.
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool and up
- Lexile measureAD270L
- Dimensions6.25 x 0.8 x 7.38 inches
- PublisherLittle Simon
- Publication dateApril 24, 2007
- ISBN-101416941207
- ISBN-13978-1416941200
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- Publisher : Little Simon (April 24, 2007)
- Language : English
- Board book : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1416941207
- ISBN-13 : 978-1416941200
- Reading age : 1 - 3 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD270L
- Grade level : Preschool and up
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 0.8 x 7.38 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #94,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #188 in Children's Counting Books
- #336 in Children's Parents Books
- #1,104 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)
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Check out my newest book WIGGLE YOUR TOES! A Book to pull,fluff, and wiggle!
I have always been interested in folk art from around the world, Indian miniatures, Mexican ceramics, fabrics, Chagall, Matisse, children's art, and primitive painting, and I love to paint and experiment with pattern, texture, collage and color. The careers I've had--as a costume designer, a quilt maker, a fabric artist, and a graphic designer--have taken all these interests into account. Looking back, I can see that these passions and career choices have played a large part in influencing me to become a children's book author and illustrator.
But most importantly, it was after my husband and I adopted our daughter from Guatemala that I was inspired to do a children's book for her. My first book, Over the Moon, was the story of that magical experience of welcoming our daughter Lena into our lives. I painted, I drew, I collaged, and I wrote, and after working very hard... a beautiful book was born! Twenty-two books later, my daughter--now fourteen years old--still is an inspiration for me.
I am fascinated by babies and little kids. The simplest words and gestures can make them laugh. Sometimes standing in line at the supermarket and watching kids in grocery carts, my best ideas are born.
I am fascinated by people from all over the world and what they look like and how they live and the differences that make us all unique.
When an idea pops into my head I ask these questions:
Will a child want to read this book?
Will a parent want to read this book with their child?
Will this book make a parent and child feel something?
Is there something visual here that will hold a child's interest?
Will a child see something in a different way after reading this book?
If the answer is yes, then I know I'm on the right track.
I am very lucky to get to do what I do. Everyday I go into my studio and have fun. Don't get me wrong, some days are very frustrating. Sometimes the colors are all wrong and the words don't sound right. But after I work at it for a while...and try to do it a different way...and think...and change the words or colors...and try some more...suddenly, there it is--a great page of writing, or a great illustration. And nothing is more satisfying than that.
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Customers find the book has cute and colorful illustrations that keep babies interested. They say it's a great book for dads and babies to bond over reading time. The counting elements are appreciated by readers, teaching numbers with each page. Many consider it a good gift for father's day or newborns. Readers describe the book as simple and easy to read, making it a good purchase. They enjoy talking about hugs with their children and acting out different hug types.
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Customers appreciate the book's illustrations and colorful pages. They find the pictures keep their babies happy and interested. The book is interactive, sweet, touching, and a favorite among customers.
"...Well done. I hightly recommend this book and the other books by the same author "Counting Kisses" and "Mommy Hugs"." Read more
"...The illustrations are lovely, vivid and colorful, and depict the day of hugs from daddy. Highly Recommended. prisrob 07-25-15" Read more
"...I bought this for my husband to read to the baby and it is so touching! It's better than I expected!..." Read more
"...The illustrations are so beautiful the book is not so lengthy that your child will get frustrated if you read it before going to bed...." Read more
Customers enjoy this book for dads and babies. They find it cute, fun, and a favorite with their children. The book encourages interaction between fathers and babies, especially those who practice attachment parenting. It teaches counting and is easy for babies to enjoy.
"...The prose is rhythmic and it introduces babies at a young age to numbers and counting...." Read more
"...Parents/teachers will enjoy reading the book to their children...." Read more
"...It shows the father as a loving, nurturing parent. I really like this compared to most daddy books that show fishing, camping, hunting, etc...." Read more
"...My 2.5 year old daughter really enjoyed reading it with her dad. I like how it counts, and you give hugs in creative ways...." Read more
Customers enjoy the counting aspect of the book. They find it educational and engaging, with numbers on each page from 1-10. The book introduces numbers and encourages interaction between dad and child. They appreciate the cute colors and patterns in the book.
"...the baby on the first page, then on each addtional page, it counts down from 10 to one, then ends on the last page...." Read more
"...It's better than I expected! It has numbers on each page (1-10) so it is slightly educational. It shows the father as a loving, nurturing parent...." Read more
"...I like how it counts, and you give hugs in creative ways. It is very interactive and sweet...." Read more
"MY 18 month olds love this book. It introduces them to numbers with each page having a number and a hug type...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book as a great gift for father's day, newborns, and dads. They find it cute and mention it goes well with blankets. The happy daddy and little boy illustrations are also appreciated.
"...The board book format makes this a great gift to give to new Dads, to incourage the ritual of reading to baby...." Read more
"Perfect gift for a new Dad or a Dad-to-Be! I gave this book to my husband as a way to tell him I was pregnant (we'd been trying)...." Read more
"...Every time we read it she is delighted! It is very cute and nice to see daddy doing every day things with his baby, like pat and burping the baby,..." Read more
"...I love that it talks about hugs and kisses and the cute things daddy's do for their little ones. It's perfect for him to read to our baby girl!" Read more
Customers find the book simple and easy to read to toddlers. They mention it incorporates numbers and sweet text about how much Daddy loves them. The prose is rhythmic and introduces babies at a young age to numbers.
"...The prose is rhythmic and it introduces babies at a young age to numbers and counting...." Read more
"...time to bond and just seeing your kid all giddy and trying to pronounce words is funny...." Read more
"...For example: "Two teeny tiny finger hugs". It's very simple so it is not my favorite to read but the girls like to read it over and over..." Read more
"...types of hugs that come with being a proud dad make this book perfect for him to read for our little one soon!" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find it a good purchase, an excellent choice, and a tender book that reaffirms the tender side of fathering. The illustrations and print quality are great, and the book creates great bonding moments for dad and baby.
"...It's better than I expected! It has numbers on each page (1-10) so it is slightly educational. It shows the father as a loving, nurturing parent...." Read more
"Excellent choice for my one year old great granddaughter who loves her daddy!" Read more
"If your a dad, you better read this because it is the best...." Read more
"This is a dear book, reaffirming the tender side of fathering...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's hugs. They find it cute and their daughters enjoy acting out different hugs. The book counts different types of hugs, including finger hugs. It also mentions the different reasons babies generally get hugs from dads. Many reviewers say the book is a good buy for someone looking to build a bond with their baby.
"...Daddy hugs is just very sweet I know that we will be using it when our babies a toddler and he's trying to grab this book, I know there will be..." Read more
"...There are 10 types of hugs but they range in age so it's hard for my husband to do all of the types of hugs with our 15 month old...." Read more
"...him read it to our little one, with lots of cuddles and modeling of the various hug types. Very sweet." Read more
"...The counting in the book and the different types of hugs that come with being a proud dad make this book perfect for him to read for our little one..." Read more
Customers have different views on the story quality. Some find it cute and adorable with nice rhymes, a sweet premise, and precious moments. Others find it boring, bland, and not their first choice when it comes to reading.
"...Hugs are one of the most enjoyable forms of life, and baby knows when he us hugged by his mommy that lee shines through...." Read more
"...It was pretty bland and is never his first choice when it comes time to read her books...." Read more
"...The pictures are eye catching, the storyline simple, and the board book pages are perfect since my toddler loves to rip paper like it is going out..." Read more
"...It's very simple so it is not my favorite to read but the girls like to read it over and over again...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014This is a lovely book for baby. It's bigger in size than most of the other baby board books I own but it's not too big so that my 7 month old can still hold it on her own and chew on the corners. The prose is rhythmic and it introduces babies at a young age to numbers and counting. Babies love being read the same book over and over and there are enough pages in this book that you as the adult reading it won't get bored. It introduces you to the baby on the first page, then on each addtional page, it counts down from 10 to one, then ends on the last page. So there are at least 12 pages of story line to flip through. The illustrations are beautiful and my baby loves looking at all the colorful pictures. Well done. I hightly recommend this book and the other books by the same author "Counting Kisses" and "Mommy Hugs".
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015Who doesn't like hugs from daddy? Hugs from any loved one, even.
The author, Karen Katz, has written a book about love. Certainly about hugs, but that means love. A baby when it wakes up is usually greeted with a hug and some kisses, or many kisses , many hugs. And, on through the day, hugs and kisses are given by daddy, in this case. Hugs are one of the most enjoyable forms of life, and baby knows when he us hugged by his mommy that lee shines through. During the day, you can count the hugs, and daddy hugs are particularly beautiful and meaningful. A child who is hugged will always remember the love that shines through. Have you been hugged by your daddy recently?
Parents/teachers will enjoy reading the book to their children. Children will enjoy the soothing lying tone of voice test comes through when reading this book. The illustrations are lovely, vivid and colorful, and depict the day of hugs from daddy.
Highly Recommended. prisrob 07-25-15
- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2014I am expecting my first child. I bought this for my husband to read to the baby and it is so touching! It's better than I expected! It has numbers on each page (1-10) so it is slightly educational. It shows the father as a loving, nurturing parent. I really like this compared to most daddy books that show fishing, camping, hunting, etc. My husband is a scientist and is sensitive and this book is perfect for him and our baby!!! I cannot wait to see him read it to baby!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2017I don't think you can put a price on the sweetness that is watching your husband read this book to your little baby. Daddy hugs is just very sweet I know that we will be using it when our babies a toddler and he's trying to grab this book, I know there will be kisses happening during the reading of this book, I am just that is good enough to make me smile. The illustrations are so beautiful the book is not so lengthy that your child will get frustrated if you read it before going to bed. I really like it, I would definitely purchase it again given the choice.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013I just had a baby shower for my second child, and I didn't want my husband to feel left out. So he got Daddy Hugs as a present just for him. It is a well made, colorful board book. My 2.5 year old daughter really enjoyed reading it with her dad. I like how it counts, and you give hugs in creative ways. It is very interactive and sweet. A great way for Daddy's to read and bond with their babies!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015Our child enjoys the cat on every page and the illustrations. The content seems geared more for babies than for a toddler. This means we change the wording a bit. Examples: Rather than not being afraid of the dark - we say it's time to turn off the light. Rather than learning to walk - we use walking the balance beam at the gym, etc. You can make the story work for your child with a little time and coordination between readers (so every person who might read it knows to alter the story). Very nice to have a book centered around daddy.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024Excellent choice for my one year old great granddaughter who loves her daddy!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017My son enjoyed reading this book to his little one. It is colorful with good pictures a little one can relate to. My son loved the concept of a Daddy being important in a little ones life and the significance of hugs and affection. A good read for little ones. My son said this Daddy liked it to read with his baby girl.
Top reviews from other countries
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Lucas PessoaReviewed in Brazil on February 9, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Meu filho gosta muito
Meu filho adorou. É um livrinho pra ser ter um momento pai e filho
- RadhikaReviewed in India on February 16, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars My baby loves this book.
Very sweet book.
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Alessandro la DonnaReviewed in Italy on January 25, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars bellissimo
Mio figlio l'adora! He love it a lot!
He compares me in the book!
Very good!
Lo consiglio assolutamente a tutti!
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NinaReviewed in Spain on November 22, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Me ha encantado
Es un libro ideal para manos pequeñitas (1-2-3 años) donde se refuerza el lazo padre-hijo. La historia es sobre un bebé y su papá y diferentes momentos que comparten juntos, a la vez que enumera esos momentos del 1 al 10, por lo que también enfatiza el 'contar hasta diez'. Independientemente de si se adquiere con la intención de reforzar el inglés, puede leerse perfectamente en español (inglés sencillo) aprovechando las imágenes maravillosas y la idea principal que es enfocarse en el amor de un padre a su bebé. 5 estrellas en contenido, imágenes, inglés sencillo y material adecuado para manos pequeñitas.
- RoseReviewed in Canada on April 5, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for moms and dads to read
We bought all of Karen Katz book and this is by far our baby's favorite. We make it into a little song. It teaches counting and actions. One I am so glad your my baby hug! The other day we found her sitting in the chair reading along by herself and giving herself a little hug and clapping her hands. Bright colours and easy words make this an easy fun read.