When Matilda starts at The Meadows, she's sad when Mummy comes to leave. Whilst the idea of school is super exciting, it feels strange without her Mummy. She's unsure what to do now. What to play. Who to play with.
But of course Mummy comes up with a great idea: a hug button. She draws two hug buttons: one on Matilda's wrist and one on her own. Then, when Matilda wants a hug, or wants to give one to Mummy, she can press the hug button and know that Mummy is thinking about her too. That a virtual hug is coming her way. It's a tender, beautiful book delivering a practical way of dealing with change. I absolutely loved it and think it's a great way of introducing a discussion about separation to families about to embark on a new stage of their journey.
From the award-winning duo Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown, comes the joy of a book about learning to cope with separation. For every parent and child missing each other, this is an absolute gem.
It's Matilda's first day at The Meadows and she's very excited. But when Mummy goes to say goodbye, Matilda isn't happy. She doesn't want Mummy to go.
The next day, Mummy has a helpful suggestion. She draws two hug buttons-one on Matilda's wrist and one on her own. Then, when Matilda wants a hug, or wants to give one, she can press the hug button and know that Mummy is thinking about her too.
From the award-winning duo, Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown, comes a warm embrace of a book about learning to cope with separation. The perfect picture book for discussing separation anxiety with young children who might be going to nursery or school for the first time.
Naomi Jones (née Cartwright)is an award-winning children's author whose books have now been translated into 19 languages. She lives with her family by the sea in Cornwall. Her bestselling books include The Perfect Fit, How to Make a Story, and Thunderboots, amongst others.
Naomi worked in children’s publishing for eight years before leaving to pursue her dream of becoming a writer.
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