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by Cindy Wume (Author)
Discover the true meaning of home in this heartfelt hug of a book--with peek-through page and life-the-flap surprises throughout.
What does it take to build a home? Bricks and concrete, windows and walls, glass and steel? Sometimes, home is something much more . . . With clever peek-through pages and lift-the-flap surprises, explore the many different shapes a home can take--an apple, a box, a cozy reading nook, a reassuring hug. Perfect for children navigating change, this is a playful ode to all the places we find comfort. INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS: Flaps and die-cuts create a fun interactive reading experience. EVERGREEN SUBJECT: Conveyed warmly through Cindy Wume's vivid illustrations and simple text, the concept of what home means will always be important. ENCOURAGES MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS: Home is a Hug can spark conversation between grown-ups and kids about what home means to everyone. Perfect for:- Parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and anyone looking to encourage conversations about what home means
- Gift-givers seeking cute, distinctive books with interactivity
Author Biography
Cindy Wume is a freelance illustrator from Tainan, Taiwan, with a passion for creating art inspired by humanity, a sense of place, and imagination. After earning a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and literatures, she pursued an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2014. Cindy works primarily with gouache, marker, ink, dip-pen, and colored pencils. Her picture books include The Best Sound in the World (Frances Lincoln), The Bookshop Cat (Macmillan), and The Gardening Dog (Macmillan). Her artwork was featured in the 2016 Bologna Children's Book Fair Exhibition.
