About the author:

Laura Duksta believes that when people know they are loved, anything is possible. Laura lost all of her hair to Alopecia Areata at the age of 11. It took her many years to love herself and to allow others to love her. Laura knew from a young age that she was meant to travel the world, meet her brothers and sisters and spread the message of love. She is now fulfilling this mission through her book, school programs and inspirational talks. Laura resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

About the illustrator:

Melissa Iwai is the children’s book author and illustrator of Soup Day. She has illustrated numerous award winning picture books, including Truck Stop, a 2014 Bank Street Library Best Book, Hush Little Monster, B is for Bulldozer, Good Night Engines, as well as many others. She lives in Brooklyn, NY. All of her books may be viewed at: http://www.melissaiwai.com/ To keep up with on-going daily sketches and work-in-progress pieces from current book projects, follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/melissaiwai1/.

I'll Hug You More ​by Laura Duksta and illustrated by Melissa Iwai

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Love You More comes a book about the love between a parent and child!

I'll hug you as we swing together in the old oak tree
I'll hug you on a stormy night and keep you safe with me

Hugs can say a lot of things like “hello,” “thank you,” and “I’m sorry.” But underneath it all, every hug says “I love you.” Share I’ll Hug You More with someone you care about and remind them that every hug is a special message of love!