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When Mom wakes up her Huffalots, nothing is right--they don't like their clothes, their breakfast is yucky, and they just don't like each other. When one of them trips, the other offers a hug, and they magically transform into Huffalittles, then Lovealittles, and finally--with a big cuddle--they become Lovealots. But it's been a long day and Mom is now grumpy and tired. Good thing the Lovealots know exactly what to do . . . A gorgeous picture book that explores how moods change through the day and what we can do to help others feel better.

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When Mum wakes her children, she finds that little Huffalots have replaced them. Mornings are hard. The kids don't want to get up, but they don't want to stay in bed. They don't want to get dressed, but they don't want to stay in their nightclothes either. And without a doubt, 'they don't like each other.' There is a way to handle Huffalots, though, and it starts with breakfast. Slowly, with a bit of help from each other, the two little Huffalots become Huffalittles and eventually Lovealots. They play delightedly together and give each other flowers and feathers and hugs. But most importantly, they give 'lovely cuddles.' By the end of the day, Mum has exhausted herself and has become a bit of a Huffalot herself. Can the children use what they learned today to help Mum find her inner Lovealot? A soft, pastel palette and attention to detail bring to life the children's world, as they are the center of the story. The kids' faces reflect their changing feelings, going from squinty scowls to smiles to broad grins, helping young readers to identify emotions. Readers will notice the children managing their emotions and helping each other to have a good day--an empowering sight. The book's British origins show in cadence and some vocabulary choices. Family members appear White. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10.25-by-19.5-inch double-page spreads viewed at 52% of actual size.) A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal

A mother starts off her day waking up her boy and girl twins, who are very strange creatures indeed--grumpy, tired, turning their noses up at everything, and not liking each other AT ALL. They are Huffalots! After breakfast, they slowly begin to transform into Huffalittles. As the day goes on, they share and play and cuddle until eventually they become Lovealots! Throughout the transformation, mom appears in every illustration, patiently encouraging, waiting, and responding with love. But now it's the end of the day and overwhelmed with mess, dinner, and a long day of being patient, SHE has turned into a Huffalot. Fortuantely, the Lovealots know just what to do because she has shown them all day long how to respond with kindness. Some cuddles and kisses turn everyone into Lovealots. This gorgeously illustrated book has the perfect mix of tenderness, humor, and warmth, while tackling the complex subject of emotions and family relationships. On the first reading, younger readers might not pick up on the back and forth between adult and child, but with multiple readings and thoughtful conversations, they'll see that no matter how small a child may be, their emotions, actions, and reactions are just as powerful in bringing peace and love to a home. Coy's illustrations bring to mind the affection in Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened and the warmth in any Teagan White title. Perfect for a bedtime story or breakfast tale, The Huffalots is a book that any preschooler caregiver or teacher will want on their shelves! Reviewer Rating 5 --Children's Literature -- (6/25/2022 12:00:00 AM) When Mum wakes her children, she finds that little Huffalots have replaced them. Mornings are hard. The kids don't want to get up, but they don't want to stay in bed. They don't want to get dressed, but they don't want to stay in their nightclothes either. And without a doubt, 'they don't like each other.' There is a way to handle Huffalots, though, and it starts with breakfast. Slowly, with a bit of help from each other, the two little Huffalots become Huffalittles and eventually Lovealots. They play delightedly together and give each other flowers and feathers and hugs. But most importantly, they give 'lovely cuddles.' By the end of the day, Mum has exhausted herself and has become a bit of a Huffalot herself. Can the children use what they learned today to help Mum find her inner Lovealot? A soft, pastel palette and attention to detail bring to life the children's world, as they are the center of the story. The kids' faces reflect their changing feelings, going from squinty scowls to smiles to broad grins, helping young readers to identify emotions. Readers will notice the children managing their emotions and helping each other to have a good day--an empowering sight. The book's British origins show in cadence and some vocabulary choices. Family members appear White. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10.25-by-19.5-inch double-page spreads viewed at 52% of actual size.) A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go. --Kirkus Reviews -- (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)

When Mum wakes her children, she finds that little Huffalots have replaced them. Mornings are hard. The kids don't want to get up, but they don't want to stay in bed. They don't want to get dressed, but they don't want to stay in their nightclothes either. And without a doubt, 'they don't like each other.' There is a way to handle Huffalots, though, and it starts with breakfast. Slowly, with a bit of help from each other, the two little Huffalots become Huffalittles and eventually Lovealots. They play delightedly together and give each other flowers and feathers and hugs. But most importantly, they give 'lovely cuddles.' By the end of the day, Mum has exhausted herself and has become a bit of a Huffalot herself. Can the children use what they learned today to help Mum find her inner Lovealot? A soft, pastel palette and attention to detail bring to life the children's world, as they are the center of the story. The kids' faces reflect their changing feelings, going from squinty scowls to smiles to broad grins, helping young readers to identify emotions. Readers will notice the children managing their emotions and helping each other to have a good day--an empowering sight. The book's British origins show in cadence and some vocabulary choices. Family members appear White. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10.25-by-19.5-inch double-page spreads viewed at 52% of actual size.) A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)

A mother starts off her day waking up her boy and girl twins, who are very strange creatures indeed--grumpy, tired, turning their noses up at everything, and not liking each other AT ALL. They are Huffalots! After breakfast, they slowly begin to transform into Huffalittles. As the day goes on, they share and play and cuddle until eventually they become Lovealots! Throughout the transformation, mom appears in every illustration, patiently encouraging, waiting, and responding with love. But now it's the end of the day and overwhelmed with mess, dinner, and a long day of being patient, SHE has turned into a Huffalot. Fortuantely, the Lovealots know just what to do because she has shown them all day long how to respond with kindness. Some cuddles and kisses turn everyone into Lovealots. This gorgeously illustrated book has the perfect mix of tenderness, humor, and warmth, while tackling the complex subject of emotions and family relationships. On the first reading, younger readers might not pick up on the back and forth between adult and child, but with multiple readings and thoughtful conversations, they'll see that no matter how small a child may be, their emotions, actions, and reactions are just as powerful in bringing peace and love to a home. Coy's illustrations bring to mind the affection in Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened and the warmth in any Teagan White title. Perfect for a bedtime story or breakfast tale, The Huffalots is a book that any preschooler caregiver or teacher will want on their shelves!Reviewer Rating 5 --Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) -- Website (6/25/2022 12:00:00 AM) When Mum wakes her children, she finds that little Huffalots have replaced them. Mornings are hard. The kids don't want to get up, but they don't want to stay in bed. They don't want to get dressed, but they don't want to stay in their nightclothes either. And without a doubt, 'they don't like each other.' There is a way to handle Huffalots, though, and it starts with breakfast. Slowly, with a bit of help from each other, the two little Huffalots become Huffalittles and eventually Lovealots. They play delightedly together and give each other flowers and feathers and hugs. But most importantly, they give 'lovely cuddles.' By the end of the day, Mum has exhausted herself and has become a bit of a Huffalot herself. Can the children use what they learned today to help Mum find her inner Lovealot? A soft, pastel palette and attention to detail bring to life the children's world, as they are the center of the story. The kids' faces reflect their changing feelings, going from squinty scowls to smiles to broad grins, helping young readers to identify emotions. Readers will notice the children managing their emotions and helping each other to have a good day--an empowering sight. The book's British origins show in cadence and some vocabulary choices. Family members appear White. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10.25-by-19.5-inch double-page spreads viewed at 52% of actual size.) A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)

A mother starts off her day waking up her boy and girl twins, who are very strange creatures indeed--grumpy, tired, turning their noses up at everything, and not liking each other AT ALL. They are Huffalots! After breakfast, they slowly begin to transform into Huffalittles. As the day goes on, they share and play and cuddle until eventually they become Lovealots! Throughout the transformation, mom appears in every illustration, patiently encouraging, waiting, and responding with love. But now it's the end of the day and overwhelmed with mess, dinner, and a long day of being patient, SHE has turned into a Huffalot. Fortuantely, the Lovealots know just what to do because she has shown them all day long how to respond with kindness. Some cuddles and kisses turn everyone into Lovealots. This gorgeously illustrated book has the perfect mix of tenderness, humor, and warmth, while tackling the complex subject of emotions and family relationships. On the first reading, younger readers might not pick up on the back and forth between adult and child, but with multiple readings and thoughtful conversations, they'll see that no matter how small a child may be, their emotions, actions, and reactions are just as powerful in bringing peace and love to a home. Coy's illustrations bring to mind the affection in Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened and the warmth in any Teagan White title. Perfect for a bedtime story or breakfast tale, The Huffalots is a book that any preschooler caregiver or teacher will want on their shelves! Reviewer Rating 5 --Children's Literature -- Website (6/25/2022 12:00:00 AM) When Mum wakes her children, she finds that little Huffalots have replaced them. Mornings are hard. The kids don't want to get up, but they don't want to stay in bed. They don't want to get dressed, but they don't want to stay in their nightclothes either. And without a doubt, 'they don't like each other.' There is a way to handle Huffalots, though, and it starts with breakfast. Slowly, with a bit of help from each other, the two little Huffalots become Huffalittles and eventually Lovealots. They play delightedly together and give each other flowers and feathers and hugs. But most importantly, they give 'lovely cuddles.' By the end of the day, Mum has exhausted herself and has become a bit of a Huffalot herself. Can the children use what they learned today to help Mum find her inner Lovealot? A soft, pastel palette and attention to detail bring to life the children's world, as they are the center of the story. The kids' faces reflect their changing feelings, going from squinty scowls to smiles to broad grins, helping young readers to identify emotions. Readers will notice the children managing their emotions and helping each other to have a good day--an empowering sight. The book's British origins show in cadence and some vocabulary choices. Family members appear White. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10.25-by-19.5-inch double-page spreads viewed at 52% of actual size.) A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)

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Eve Coy studied animation at Edinburgh University and then gained an MA in Children's Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Eve was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize for her first picture book. She lives in the Cotswolds area of England with her family. Eve Coy studied animation at Edinburgh University and then gained an MA in Children's Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Eve was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize for her first picture book. She lives in the Cotswolds area of England with her family.

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