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Showing kindness can be as simple as giving a big hug! Read this story with your child before bed, in the morning during breakfast, or on the go. Especially during rough moments, a reminder of love and warmth can keep kids smiling. As you’re reading, you might ask the following questions: 

  • How did Elmo’s hug make Zoe and Alan feel? 
  • How did Elmo feel when he got a hug from Mommy and Daddy? 
  • Who do you know that gives good hugs?