Apapacho Love: A Story About Hugs from the Heart

PreS-Gr 2–Mami’s apapacho hugs always make everything better for Luna. They surround her with joy when she is celebrating, and they fill her with love and support when things don’t always go as planned. But when Mami leaves for a few days, how will Luna find that special comfort that only she can bring? Luna discovers that the special feeling of peace and comfort can also be found in Abuela’s hugs as she embraces Luna with a hug and hot chocolate, in Papi’s hugs as he says good night, and in her dog’s special nuzzle as he wakes her up to enjoy the day. Special apapacho love is found with loved ones in both ordinary and special moments. Boldly colored pages show the joy and love Luna finds with her family and friends, as well as the safety they provide and the fears they chase away with their special hugs. Short, sweet sentences describe the apapacho hugs and how they differ from loved one to loved one. Luna’s Mexican American family is dark-skinned; friends at school are diverse. Whether children know about apapacho hugs or not, they will love sharing this with others, in a special picture book about love, family, and friends.