Daddy Is A Cozy Hug

The best of times in every season are the ones spent with Daddy. Whether it's splashing in the waves during summer, jumping through a pile of leaves on a crisp autumn day, or flying a kite at the windy start of spring, the activities might vary throughout the year, but the fun never stops. The bond between father and child is perfectly captured in lovely, rhyming text with rich, colorful illustrations-and with a special greeting card inside, kids can show their daddies just how much they love spending time together.

A loving father counts the hugs he gives his baby as baby gets ready for bed.

From furry bears to silky hares, Caldecott Honoree Nancy Tafuri celebrates the extra special bond between daddies and their babies in this perfect gift for Father's Day. Little ones love daddy hugs. Feathered hugs . . . whiskered hugs . . . cozy hugs. Just-daddy-and-me hugs. All across the woodlands, animal daddies and their little ones cuddle up together. From furry bear hugs to silky hare hugs, Nancy Tafuri celebrates all the hugs that are extra special because they are just-daddy-and-me hugs. A special author's note includes a list of critters to seek and find on each page, along with their scientific names.

A loving father counts the number of hugs he gives his baby to say I love you.

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Animal fathers give hugs that come in all shapes and sizes, and each one is filled with love, in a title that is the perfect Father's Day treat.

A sweet everyday story to celebrate the special bond between a little one and their daddy. As children grow up and explore the world, their daddy's hugs make sure they feel safe and loved – every step of the way.

I love you, Daddy. Your hugs make the hard things easier and the best things even better. Daddy, you show me the big wide world. You hold me tight as we gaze upon its wonders from way up high. Little ones will love sharing this beautiful story with their Daddy on Father's Day and all year round. Told from a child's point of view, the sweet story about how every interaction is better with a hug, combined with stunning illustrations, will delight father and child as they read together.