Book description
One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch.
"Somebody loves you," the note says.
"Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room.
"Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The story inspires sadness, hope, and happiness. At first, you’ll feel sorry for Mr. Hatch. You’ll care about him and wonder why he is the way he is. You’ll watch him receive a gift that has a lasting effect on him. Then, with a turn of events, you’ll feel sorry for him again. But by the end, you’ll be rooting for him.
From Kathleen's list on The best picture books with a touch of hope, happiness, and empathy.
When we were kids, this was one of our all-time favorite books to have read to us each and every evening. While an especially good story to read around Valentine’s Day, we loved hearing it all year round. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is a picture book about a lonely, older man who one day receives an extra-large box of chocolate with the note “Somebody loves you!” attached to it. The gift spurs this quiet, isolated man to open his eyes and heart to the world around him and reach out to others through acts of kindness. The new friends…
From Caroline's list on The best children’s books for promoting social emotional learning.
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