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A Twin Is to Hug: A Board Book
Bestselling author Boni Ashburn and illustrator John Nez’s picture book A Twin Is to Hug celebrates a unique sibling relationship.
Hand in hand, side by side, a twin is your friend. Every step of the way, from beginning to end. Having a twin can be great! With a twin, you have a lifelong bond, a partner in crime, and a food-I-don’t-want-to-eat eater. But with a twin, you also have to share, and take turns, and compare. It’s not always easy, but for better or worse, a twin is a friend who will always be by your side.
With a small trim and expressive illustrations, this package will make the perfect gift for the expectant mother or twin in your life.
“A lighthearted, rhyming celebration . . . the playful language and images will interest young readers who also face sibling ups and downs.” — Kirkus Reviews
Hand in hand, side by side, a twin is your friend. Every step of the way, from beginning to end. Having a twin can be great! With a twin, you have a lifelong bond, a partner in crime, and a food-I-don’t-want-to-eat eater. But with a twin, you also have to share, and take turns, and compare. It’s not always easy, but for better or worse, a twin is a friend who will always be by your side.
With a small trim and expressive illustrations, this package will make the perfect gift for the expectant mother or twin in your life.
“A lighthearted, rhyming celebration . . . the playful language and images will interest young readers who also face sibling ups and downs.” — Kirkus Reviews
32 pages, Board Book
Published February 2, 2021
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About the author
Boni Ashburn
11 books73 followersBoni Ashburn is the author of eight picture books, including Hush, Little Dragon and I Had A Favorite Dress. Boni lives in the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan with her four children and manages a school-public library.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
November 30, 2024
This lovely picture book covers all the magic of the twin dynamic and relationship.
June 26, 2019
4 stars
I gave this picture book 4 stars because I haven’t seen one similar to it before. In short sentences, and with very diverse and well-drawn illustrations, this books describes the complex relationship that twins can share. It goes over many of the descriptions and situations that twins come across together. I loved it!
- Miss Emily
I gave this picture book 4 stars because I haven’t seen one similar to it before. In short sentences, and with very diverse and well-drawn illustrations, this books describes the complex relationship that twins can share. It goes over many of the descriptions and situations that twins come across together. I loved it!
- Miss Emily
April 20, 2022
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Grade Range: Pre K - 1st
This book was so cute and I could really relate to it, as I am a twin and have a twin sister myself! I love the way that the author describes a twin and the unique bond that twins have! Parts of this book made me smile and other parts made me laugh. I would definitely recommend reading this book!
Grade Range: Pre K - 1st
This book was so cute and I could really relate to it, as I am a twin and have a twin sister myself! I love the way that the author describes a twin and the unique bond that twins have! Parts of this book made me smile and other parts made me laugh. I would definitely recommend reading this book!
February 18, 2021
A board book that explains all of the ways that two can be twins, and all the great things about being a twin. I would've liked to see diversity in twins, more than one set of twin, but the book wasn't short. I liked the vast variety of examples that make up twins.
March 26, 2021
Adorable book!! Won’t be able to read to the twins till they are about two, but reading it as a pregnant mom to twins, it was a tear jerker! I read it ever now and again myself and have it displayed on the top of their bookshelf!! All about the highs (and lows) of being a twin! A forever friend.
April 27, 2019
Adorable rhyming story about twins. 30 pages
May 27, 2019
So cute! I don't have twins but wish I had a set to buy this for!!
July 22, 2019
Perfect for families with twins, adorably illustrated
February 7, 2020
The cutest!
February 23, 2020
A toddler and up love letter to twins and all their special bond entails including always having someone with you.
February 13, 2021
Not a fan of the line “A twin is to shove”
May 1, 2023
"A twin has to share." - This book, but also me ten times a day at least.
Easy reading with a cute pictures. One of the better twin books.
Easy reading with a cute pictures. One of the better twin books.
January 14, 2024
Best book for twins! Makes a great good!
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