I’m thrilled to introduce you to my latest picture book!
Join a forest of friendly animals as one-by-one they learn the contagious happiness that hugs can bring.
This delightful picture book encourages kindness and goes to show “that a hugger finds happiness ‘longside the hugged!”
Coming 12/14/21 from Macmillan/Henry Holt/Godwin Books
ADVANCE PRAISE
“This sweetly endearing charmer, highlighting kindness, is expressed in jaunty, witty rhymes that read and scan beautifully … The adorably simple, lively illustrations layer colors to depict the various critters with delightfully expressive charm. Readers will embrace this captivating winner.” – Kirkus STARRED Review –
“Together, text and art radiate a sense
of unalloyed communal joy.” – Publishers Weekly-
Friends, check out the adorable case cover AND the
full-color poster on the back of the book jacket. So fun!
BUYING THE BOOK AND AUTOGRAPHED BOOKPLATES
GROUP HUG is scheduled to be available on 12/14/21. Due to current U.S. supply chain issues, it’s more important than ever to preorder your books. You can preorder your copy from your favorite bookseller (IndieBound,Barnes & Noble, Amazon) or request it at your library. Would you like an autographed bookplate to go with it? Request it here!
TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS & PARENTS
Check out my FREE Downloadable Curriculum/Storytime Guide linked to learning standards available on my book page.
For other FREE resources and information about booking school visits, check out the Schools and Libraries pageof my website.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD If you’re excited about GROUP HUG, please help me spread the word. Here are some sample social media posts and the cover photo to get you started:
Encourage #kindness and join this forest of friendly animals as they learn the contapiness that hugs can bring! GROUP HUG a new #picturebook from @jeanreidy and illustrated by @choogious hapchoojoey. Coming 12/14/21 from @MacKidsBooks. Preorder it now: https://tinyurl.com/yrvdu4fj
Check out this perfect holiday gift and see the contagious happiness that hugs can bring! GROUP HUG – a new #picturebook from @jeanreidy and illustrated by @choochoojoey. Coming 12/14/21 from @MacKidsBooks. Preorder it right here: https://tinyurl.com/yrvdu4fj
Do you know someone in need of the happiness that hugs can bring? Send them GROUP HUG – a new #picturebook from @jeanreidy and illustrated by @choochoojoey. Coming 12/14/21 from @MacKidsBooks. Preorder it right here: https://tinyurl.com/yrvdu4fj
“This sweetly endearing charmer, highlighting kindness, is expressed in jaunty, witty rhymes that read and scan beautifully … Readers will embrace this captivating winner.” Kirkus STARRED Review. GROUP HUG from @jeanreidy, @choochoojoey & @MacKidsBooks. https://tinyurl.com/yrvdu4fj
