{"product_id":"hugs-still-feel-the-same-9781922539960","title":"Hugs Still Feel the Same","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated, reassuring story about finding comfort in the\u003cbr\u003efamiliar when life turns upside down. Perfect for children experiencing big\u003cbr\u003echanges, from moving house to the trauma of a natural disaster.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHugs Still Feel the Same\u003c\/i\u003e, life is thrown into turmoil for a \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003elittle girl and her family when their home is flooded. The water builds and\u003cbr\u003ebuilds until the whole town must be evacuated in the night. In the darkness, \u003cbr\u003ewith only flashlights to light the way and their home left behind, it feels\u003cbr\u003elike all they have left is each other. But maybe that's the most important thing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gentle and empowering story was inspired by the author's real-life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eexperience of the severe flooding that engulfed parts of Australia in 2022.\u003cbr\u003eDuring six months as a volunteer for the flood recovery efforts, she witnessed\u003cbr\u003ethe distress and trauma caused to many families who lost their homes. Finding\u003cbr\u003ethe beautiful amongst the chaos was incredibly important, and there was little\u003cbr\u003emore comforting than a hug from a loved one. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHugs Still Feel the Same\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of resilience and hope in the face \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eof life's difficulties. It explores the impact of big changes and trauma, \u003cbr\u003eproviding a tool for parents and carers to help children through distressing\u003cbr\u003etimes. It is a big-hearted reminder that even when life feels scary and unknown, \u003cbr\u003eit's possible to find comfort if we know where to look. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiralee Strong\u003c\/b\u003e is a passionate writer with a goal to bring joy and inspire imagination in children\u003cbr\u003eand adults. She is excited by the challenge of bringing more of her stories to\u003cbr\u003elife and loves to write heartfelt books that encourage conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHugs Still Feel the Same\u003c\/i\u003e is Kiralee's first picture book. She wrote it as an emotional response\u003cbr\u003eto the stories and trauma she witnessed as a volunteer during the recovery\u003cbr\u003eefforts for the floods in the Northern Rivers of NSW in 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKiralee lives in Evans Head, NSW, Australia with her husband and four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenni Barrand\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's art\u003cbr\u003eteacher with a passion for helping kids learn all the amazing different ways of\u003cbr\u003ecreating art. She loves walking and exploring in nature whilst listening to her\u003cbr\u003efavourite music. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHugs Still Feel the Same\u003c\/i\u003e is Jenni's second\u003cbr\u003epicture book. Her first is\u003ci\u003e Some Families Change, \u003c\/i\u003e written by Jess\u003cbr\u003eGalatola (EK Books, 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenni grew up in South East London and now lives\u003cbr\u003eon the Northern Beaches of Sydney with a husband, two kids, one cat and three\u003cbr\u003eguinea pigs. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ek Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185935417618,"sku":"9781922539960","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_072da075-7f93-4a28-a35c-3d0b855663c4.jpg?v=1744595456","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hugs-still-feel-the-same-9781922539960","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}