sunflowerjess's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I thought the rhymes were a bit clunky, but this is a super cute picture book.
nerdybookworm23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
librarydreams's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
zepysgirl's review against another edition
3.0
It was sweet. I think I liked the art a lot more than I liked the words.
kaitlyndrahos's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book on publishers weekly 2020 list of LGBTQ books. This book shows two moms spending a day with their young child. At each place they visit, they create a visual to show how each person/thing has someone or something that is their perfect match. While I really loved the idea of this book and the inclusivity of it, the repetitiveness quickly became a little bit boring for me. I am not sure that this book could really hold the attention of my young kids very long!
I could see how you could use this book in primary grades to teach children about inclusivity from a relatively implicit stance but I'm not sure how much authentic conversation it would really create as a read-aloud. I think this would be a great book to have in your classroom library to increase diversity and allow students access to different characters.
I could see how you could use this book in primary grades to teach children about inclusivity from a relatively implicit stance but I'm not sure how much authentic conversation it would really create as a read-aloud. I think this would be a great book to have in your classroom library to increase diversity and allow students access to different characters.
booksonstereo_o's review against another edition
5.0
Title ⤵️
Plenty of Hugs
Author ⤵️
Fran Manushkin
Rating ⤵️
Plenty of Hugs
Author ⤵️
Fran Manushkin
Rating ⤵️
maweets's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely illustrations. Easy to read, lots of rhyming and a very sweet sentiment. Would make for a good bedtime story.
emeelee's review against another edition
4.0
Adorable!
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this eARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this eARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review!
megtheelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I think this book really serves a wonderful role in normalizing non-heteronormative families. It doesn't preach or explain why there are two mommies. It just shows them living out their day-to-day life as a happy, healthy family. The toddler is clearly well-loved and in a good situation.
It's too bad LGBTQIA+ couples have a harder time adopting children. Think of how many children could have families and parents instead of spending their entire lives in the foster care system until they age out.
It's too bad LGBTQIA+ couples have a harder time adopting children. Think of how many children could have families and parents instead of spending their entire lives in the foster care system until they age out.