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Hold Hands Hardcover – Picture Book, June 4, 2019

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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NYT Book Review 2019 25 Best Children's Books


In Hold Hands, beloved graphic novelist and children's book author Sara Varon offers a sweet rhyming story for toddlers about friendship and connection.

Hold hands each time you cross the street.
Hold hands on the bus if you don’t have a seat.
Hold hands when you say goodbye.
And also when you’re jumping high.

Everybody holds hands. You can hold hands with your little brother or your best friend. You can hold hands with your classmate or even your favorite doll! Gather up your little ones, hold their hands, and share this heartwarming book.

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - Preschool
  5. Dimensions
    11.19 x 0.43 x 8.91 inches
  6. Publisher
    First Second
  7. Publication date
    June 4, 2019
  8. ISBN-10
    1596435887
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1596435889
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PreS-K—Graphic novelist Varon's (Robot Dreams, Sweater Weather) return to picture books (Chicken & Cat) is a comforting look at how holding hands is representative of the ways we connect with others to help us through our days. As the day starts, readers see a young bear holding hands with a younger sibling, an older sibling, and at times a stuffed animal as the bear offers support or receives the comfort or encouragement that she needs. As the day moves forward, the bear holds hands while going down a flight of stairs, commuting to preschool, on her way to a playdate, listening to a bedtime story, and in her dreams. Varon's distinct comic style of bold lines creates a world of diverse animal characters, and her comforting complementary muted color palette will appeal to child readers. Every pair of hands being held, whether in the background or forefront, is highlighted by a star, and the sun and moon are shown holding hands as they change places in the sky. Soothing rhymes makes this a great lap book that shows readers a myriad of ways that they can offer comfort and support to others and themselves. VERDICT This warmhearted book will hold up over many readings, and is a must purchase for libraries serving younger patrons.—Danielle Jones, Multnomah County Library, OR

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"Varon's singular visual style―bright, friendly, and completely zany―and her deft, economical writing style make this simple ode to holding hands burst with originality and charm." ―New York Times

"In Varon’s world, even the sun and the moon hold hands. Seemingly effortless verse...makes this the kind of readaloud that could find a place among favorites." ―Publisher's Weekly

"With gentle guidance, young readers will pick up on the broader message that hand-holding...embodies strong emotional connection, bonding, and inclusion. [This] concept is well-depicted in the colorful, cartoony illustrations of the smiling, bearlike protagonists and their fellow community members, who represent various animal species, colors, sizes, and shapes."―Kirkus

"This is sure to be a day-care winner, and even youngsters petulantly asserting their independence may be reminded that it’s really quite nice to hold somebody’s hand."―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Various animal (and other) characters, rendered in Varon’s singular offbeat style, show readers how hand-holding can provide comfort." ―Horn Book

"This warmhearted book will hold up over many readings, and is a must purchase for ­libraries serving younger patrons." ―School Library Journal

"Award-winning graphic novelist and picture-book artist Varon uses her trademark stylings and anthropomorphic animals to create a gorgeous and precious picture book about a simple but crucial element of learned childhood behavior." ―Booklist

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ First Second (June 4, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596435887
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596435889
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.19 x 0.43 x 8.91 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Sara Varon

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Sara Varon is a graphic novelist and children's book maker currently living in Chicago, IL. She is also a runner, baker, movie watcher, and compulsive dog petter. Visit her online at www.instagram.com/sara.varon or www.chickenopolis.com

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L.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book and early safety conversation starter for toddler
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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I was looking for a book to help my 1.5 yo understand to hold hands outside around streets after having a run into the street moment. Scary. This book is sweet, silly, and has a lovely page on crossing the street. My daughter loves it and understands better now to hold hands and why it’s a good thing to do. Highly recommend. Oh! It is a paper book and fairly large format, which is fine for my kiddo but other toddlers might be rougher with paper books.
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Hello Chubu
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my son's favorite books!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
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We love all of Sara Varon's books so much and this was a wonderful addition! My 3.5 year old LOVES this book and it's also such a fun and great teaching tool for navigating the big world while holding hands. There are so many hidden and funny animals and places.. and we never held hands while eating cheese but we will now! We love this book and it's art and great message!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Big hit with our granddaughter
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
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Our 2 year old granddaughter liked this book a lot. She especially liked the pictures of the characters and and would point to them as Grandpa read to her.
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MRC
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute book but possible printing flaws?
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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Really cute book and great art, but it seems like there are a few pages that should have text and don’t. It throws off the cadence of the story and when we get to those pages my toddler yells NO WORDS!! which is not super pleasant.
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Rosemary K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable day in the life of a preschooler
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
It's a day in the life of a preschooler in this adorable graphic novel by award-winning graphic novelist Sara Varon. Her adorable animal characters all hold hands: camels hold hands with giraffes, the sun and the moon share a hand-to-hand clasp as they pass in the sky, cats and dogs walk hand-in-hand, even the title page of the book sports colorful letters with sweet, smiling faces, holding onto one another. The whole day is seen as a series of hand-holding moments: a little bear holds hands with his mother, father, and brother during morning routines and on the way to daycare; holds hands with teachers and friends during the school day; during playdates; on the way home, and during bedtime stories and nighttime routines. The rhyming text is short and sweet, assuring readers that every time is a good time to hold hands: "Hold hands when the day is new, when you need a pal, or when one needs you"; "Hold hands with your buddy when you're on the go, especially if your teacher tells you so". The illustrations are colorful, boldly outlined, and loaded with sweet details, like a father wearing bunny slippers, or a heart charm hanging off a mom's rear view mirror. Sara Varon emphasizes the power of connection by creating little starbursts around each hand-holding relationship.

Hold Hands is perfect for kids in daycare and preschool, and it's an adorable testament to the power of physical contact. A must-have.
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myob15
3.0 out of 5 stars Not very exciting
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
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Illustrations were only meh, story nonexistent. Also, why advise holding hands while jumping on a trampoline-very dangerous!
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Francy
4.0 out of 5 stars Bello!
Reviewed in Italy on March 3, 2021
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Ottimo usato! Bellissimo libro anche se con poco testo. Lascia molto spazio al racconto di chi lo legge.
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Marcia
5.0 out of 5 stars El cuento está bonito
Reviewed in Mexico on July 25, 2019
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A mi nieta y a mí nos gustó el cuento y me ha ayudado a hacer fuerte cuando es necesario que me tome de la mano.
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Claire McC
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2020
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Having an 18month that has been walking for some time but hates holding hands, I have a few books like this and I believe they have helped. Now when he sits down to read this book he likes to hold our hands as we read to him. Brilliant
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