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Owen, a sprightly child, discovers that a simple hug can travel a great distance when he sends a warm, real hug to his grandmother on her birthday. As the hug is mailed, it passes from one postal worker to another, each one sharing it with friends, community members and even strangers. Their smiles and laughter grow with each new recipient, turning an ordinary delivery into a heartwarming chain reaction that reminds everyone of the power of kindness and connection. Through a gentle, child‑friendly narrative, readers see how a single act of affection can spread kindness far beyond its original intent, touching countless lives in an ordinary town, and teaching the importance of compassion in everyday interactions.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Sandra Horning
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