When the Hugs Came by Joe Fisher 'It is a poignant story for right now told in a humorous and engaging manner' Read the full review here ...
This is a beautifully presented book using high quality glossy paper with amazing illustrations which children will become absorbed in as they help to portray the story so well; i t is well suited for children of all ages. The basis for the story is the COVID pandemic and Lockdown; children are depicted self-testing and wearing masks and relating how they were stuck at home, not able to visit grandparents or friends. They couldn’t go to the local playgrounds or go swimming and worst of all, they weren’t allowed to touch friends and family or give them a hug. The story tells how the children are missing their father who is away serving in the army in a foreign country and they are all longing for him to be back home. Then something wonderful happens, a vaccine is found and everyone is able to visit each other again. The children’s father returns home and they have a big celebration with hugs and kisses. The story focuses on him returning home an...