A Huge Hug: Understanding and Embracing Why Families Change
Beautifully illustrated and simply told, this heartfelt story delves into the emotions children feel when their parents separate. Combining straightforward sentences with the bright and bold-colored circles symbolizing the family members, the gentle message is easily identifiable to children and invites dialogue during story time reading. From the familiarity of being surrounded by one’s parents to the distress felt during their divorce, and then to the anger giving way to acceptance of the new situation, the emotional journey culminates with the realization that love persists and even blooms in the new extended family. This is a very difficult time for children and can be confusing, sad, joyous, and everything in between. This powerful message expresses no judgment so the child and the parent always feel good, even when the family environment changes.
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Kids
Language: en
ISBN: 9780764363290
Jérôme Ruillier is a French author and illustrator known for his powerful and thought-provoking works. He was born in 1966 in Paris, where he currently resides and works. Ruillier's passion for storytelling and drawing led him to study illustration at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg. He has since published numerous books for both children and adults, exploring complex themes such as identity, diversity, and social issues. With his unique and minimalist style, Ruillier has gained international recognition and has been translated into several languages. A Huge Hug: Understanding and Embracing Why Families Change is his latest book, which beautifully captures the emotions and challenges that come with familial changes.