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This image shows the front view of the gift book "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise". A bright and cheerful cover with an illustratation of a dog character in an orange sweater, hugging a large yellow heart. This book is written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon.

This Isn’t a Book (It’s a Hug in Disguise)

$12.95

This Isn’t a Book (It’s a Hug in Disguise)

A Feel-Good Gift to Care and Connect

$12.95
This image shows the front view of the gift book "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise". A bright and cheerful cover with an illustratation of a dog character in an orange sweater, hugging a large yellow heart. This book is written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon.
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This image shows the front view of the gift book "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise". A bright and cheerful cover with an illustratation of a dog character in an orange sweater, hugging a large yellow heart. This book is written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon.
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This image shows the front view of "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise" and an inside spread from the book that features an adorable dog character in an over-sized orange sweater.
This image shows an inside spread from "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise", written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon. The illustration shows the main dog character flying through the universe with copy that reads: "It's a hug that can travel at lightning speed. It's a hug that can span any distance you need. It's a hug that arrives at the opportune time, and the minute you feel it, you'll know that it's mine."
This image shows an inside spread from "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise", written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon. The illustration shows city skyline with buildings, trees and light clouds in the sky, with copy that reads: "It's a hug that just makes you feel deeply at home and at ease in the world, and a bit less alone."
This image shows an inside spread from "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise", written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon. The illustration shows the main dog character standing at the door with a tray of homemade muffins and copy that reads: "It's a hug at the door with some muffins I baked on a day when you need extra carbohydrates."
This image shows an inside spread from "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise", written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon. The illustration shows the main dog character creating a hug from a hug-o-tron machine and copy that reads: "And I used all the best hug technology too... so the hug you receive is just perfect for you."
This image shows an inside spread from "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise", written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon. The illustration shows the main dog character reading from a book with a heart bursting up from the page and copy that reads: "The feeling you got when you opened it up? That feeling's from me. (It's a whole lot of love.)"
This image shows the side front view of the gift book "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise". A bright and cheerful cover with an illustratation of a dog character in an orange sweater, hugging a large yellow heart. This book is written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon.
This image shows the back cover of the gift book "This isn't a book, It's a Hug in Disguise". The back cover is a light green and white pattern with the copy: "I thought you could use a little surprise." This book is written by M.H. Clark and illustrated by Katie Vernon.

The Details

Written by M.H. Clark

Illustrated by Katie Vernon

“This isn’t a book. It’s a hug in disguise. (I thought you could use a little surprise.) The feeling you got when you opened it up? That feeling’s from me. (It’s a whole lot of love.)”

This might look like a book, but it’s really a hug you get to give to connect from any distance—whether across the street or across the world. With a bit of humor and a whole lot of heart, the sweet rhymes and illustrations in these pages are sure to make someone smile. Gift it to a friend who has moved away, a relative serving overseas, or to a loved one during tough times.

Format
Hardcover
Size
7.5"W x 6.25"H
Page Count
64 pages
SKU
10862

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Spotlights

  • Who It's For

    Share a long-distance hug with anyone on any occasion, whether it’s a grandparent who lives far away, a college student who is missing home, a friend who could use a get-well gift, or a loved one who is celebrating a birthday.

  • Design Details

    The embossed hardcover includes matte UV finishes.

  • Why We Love It

    The clever illustrations and whimsical rhymes make it hard not to smile as you read through the pages.