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Daddy Hugs Forever

Ages 3 to 7Love & GriefComfort★★★★★

A tender story for a child missing someone they love. Daddy Hugs Forever gently holds the truth that love does not end, that a hug can be carried in the heart, and that the people we lose stay close in the ways that matter most.

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A little of the story, before you read it together.

Interior illustration from Daddy Hugs Forever
Interior illustration from Daddy Hugs Forever

From families who have read it.

★★★★★
“Such a heartwarming story. Brought tears to my eyes.”
Reader review, Canada
★★★★★
“A sweet way of remembering that those who are gone are not really gone.”
Reader review, Canada

For grown-ups

Helping a child hold grief is one of the hardest things a parent faces. Daddy Hugs Forever does it gently, holding the truth that love does not end and that the people we lose stay close in the ways that matter most. A comforting, tender read for families finding their way through loss.

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