Howie Finds a Hug: My First

by Sara Henderson

A Lesson in Family Love. Howie needs a hug. But Emma is busy. The whole family is doing other things. Poor Howie feels sad. But then—surprise! He finds the best hug ever. This My First I Can Read! book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with a child. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3 rd grade.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

Reviews

[Nicole Wrightson]

This is a cute book. It makes you think a bit into the mind of a puppy. I love the pictures and everything in it. It is one of the books of our countdown to Christmas. It's adorable and a book any dog lover beginning reader would love to read.

[Klvn]

The book is fun

I like this book because there are hugs and kisses. I also like the puppy and the family, they are all very nice.

[Debra]

An I Can Read - My First. The series lists "My First" as ideal for sharing with emergent readers. Cute story about family members taking care of their business who have no time to give their dog Howie a hug. He tries the entire family. They eventually all come to him for a family hug. The only problem I see with the story as a classroom or school selection is the issue of separation of church and state. The final statement says a family is a hug from God.

[Ryan]

Its time for bed and Howie needs a hug. He visits every family member but they are all too busy to give him a hug. A cute story for those looking for christen fiction and those not.

[Hyacinth]

This is a very cute early reader. It a book a child can read over and over. It is positive. It shows God, family, and prayer. I love it! Howie is adorable.