All too often you hear parents say "Where did the time go?". This book is a perfect representation of watching your child grow and being amazed at how time flies. In the beginning, the child starts school and the mom sees them off on the bus. It talks about how the child grows and their interests change. From "slaying leaf dragons" to slaying a race track, the mother is there to witness it all. It ends with the child growing up and driving away in their own car. As the book progresses, the child goes from wanting one more hug to the mother wanting one more hug.
I rate this 5 out of 5 stars. The imagery of the bus going down the street in the beginning to the child driving down the street in the end shows how parents are there for it all and how the relationship between a mother and child changes over time.
This made me think about my mom and my child, and boy did I have a few sentimental moments!
Title: One More HugAuthor: Megan Alexander
Publisher: Aladdin
Date: 2019
ISBN: 978-1534429710
Wow, I have never read many children books about growing up from a young child to a fully grown adult. It is a sad to write about in a short book because it feels like time has gone too fast. This sounds like a very bittersweet read, but sometimes those seem to be the best. Beck.
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