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***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Book Summary
"I just read this book to my daughter (3 1/2 years old), and my son (5 1/2 years) overheard and came over to see. I finished and they both want to hear it again! That is a good sign!"
"The book was adorable! My kids enjoyed it and the pictures were so vibrant!"
“Big Bug who Loves to Hug” is a story that teaches about love, friendship, and supporting the ones you love. Start your day with a smile and give a warm hug to everyone in your family! Psychologists say that everyone needs 8 hugs per day to be happy.Hugs are a way to say “I love you”, or “Thank you”, or “Don’t worry! It’s going to be just fine!”It costs nothing to give a hug to somebody you care about. And a hug may mean a lot to someone. A simple hug can make a big difference!●Read aloud book for kids 3-5●Professional illustrations●The story has a great moral●Bonus: fun educational activities●7 ideas for quality time for parents and children“Big Bug who Loves to Hug” will become a great addition to your home collection of books for kids.
My Review
Big Bug Who Loves to Hug: Hugs Make Everything Better is a darling book for small children ages 2-6.The illustrations are cute and will keep children glued to the pages. The story line is one that is easily understood by young children talking about things they can relate to like starting your day with a smile, helping someone that may be sad and offering a hug, and reaching out to mom and dad when they need a hug. I can see this book becoming a favorite story at bedtime. I wish that my kids were still little, but I know that I will be sharing Big Bug Who Loves to Hug: Hugs Make Everything Better with my future grandchildren. This is a book I highly recommend for families that have small children to teach them about many important life concepts. This will also enable some nice discussions with your little ones.
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***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Book Summary
As a midwife running her
own home birth practice, Audrey Novak deals with pressure like a
superhuman. Until, that is, she meets her handsome and arrogant
neighbor, Dr. Ammon Parker. Ammon, who believes only in modern medicine,
is just as unprepared for the infuriating---and inconveniently
beautiful---midwife. When the two are repeatedly called to the same
labor and delivery unit, their clashing ideals and fiercely independent
personalities threaten to derail both their professional goals and their
pride.
Outside of work, Audrey is a passionate rock climber,
tantalized by a secret route she's heard about in an online forum. Her
hunt for the climb's location leads her to the intriguing
BelayingonofHands, a man who claims to have set the route. Soon their
anonymous virtual flirtation and witty exchanges deepen into a true
connection. But when Audrey discovers the man from online is actually
Ammon, she's blindsided. It seems they have more in common than she
could have imagined, but will their differences keep them from making
the climb to true love together?
My Review
I was so intrigued by the title the minute I first read it. Opposition first came to my mind, and that's what's in full abundance in this Contemporary Christian Romance: Opposites Attract...eventually! The main characters, Audrey the Midwife, and Ammon, the Doctor don't have a terrific start as their beliefs differ in the perfect way for women to give birth. In fact, you could say they are "Frenemies" throughout much of the book. This fact alone makes this novel so much fun to read. You have two people that have such opposite views about childbirth, one is kind of arrogant and the other can be prideful. The sad part is that they both were hurting in their own ways. One thing after another happens that compounds their problems. Add in both of their rock climbing passions, an online forum where they sit anonymously behind their screens, and somehow they fall for each other; until the truth comes out.
I loved the paths that the characters went down that helped them become stronger people. In the end, Ammon learns to let go of his pride and arrogance, while Audrey learns to open her heart and trust again. There is a lot of witty dialogue, funny moments, and several heart-wrenching scenes that will make you cry: I mean, get the tissues ready!
This romance of highs and lows will entertain you and make you think. I learned to love the characters as they fell for each other. Clean Romance readers will want to buy this one and then tell their friends about it.
Meet Author Sarah Alva
Sarah Alva lives in Salt Lake City but calls Arizona home. She graduated from the University of Arizona with degrees in creative writing and political science. In college, she once told a creative writing class she wanted to grow up and be a stay-in-bed mom. She is almost living that dream as a mom to two little boys who don’t like naps or sleeping in as much as she does. When Sarah’s not busy doing mom or wife things, she enjoys reading romance novels in excess, shopping online, and listening to National Public Radio. You can find her on social media at facebook.com/sarah.alva, @writerlysarah, or at sarahalva.com.
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