Apapacho Love
A Story About Hugs from the Heart
$31.99
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2026
Summary
Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami’s apapachos—hugs that come from Mami’s soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna’s heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen.
But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami’s hugs?
Maybe apapachos can come from other people, too. Like Abue’s, which makes Luna feel brave. And Daddy’s, which makes her giggle. Not to mention her dog, Benito’s wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780374391836 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0374391831 |
| Author: | Cynthia Harmony, Erika Meza |
| Publisher: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc |
| Imprint: | Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 370g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 227mm x 290mm |
| Audience Age: | 4 |
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Critics Review
“Apapachos (or hugs) brighten celebrations, soften disappointments, and chase away nighttime fears…Highlighting the many forms love can take, Harmony’s warm, reassuring story makes clear that distance can never diminish love. [Meza’s illustrations] radiate emotion and make the meaning of apapachos tangible.” –Kirkus
“An upbeat portrait of mutuality and shared devotion.” –Publishers Weekly
“Young readers will welcome the sweet message that apapachos come in all shapes and sizes but they all mean you are loved.” –Booklist
“A special picture book about love, family, and friends… An excellent choice for sharing with loved ones as well as reading during story times.” –School Library Journal
Cynthia Harmony
Cynthia Harmony is a bilingual author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She is the co-founder of Latinxpitch and a recipient of the Sustainable Arts Foundation Illustrated Children’s Books Award. Her books include Mi Ciudad Sings illustrated by Teresa Martínez, Our World Mexico illustrated by Claudia Navarro, and A Flicker of Hope illustrated by Devon Holzwarth.
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