I really wanted to get this one up for Read Aloud Thursday...and here it is Saturday. I'm going to do it anyway because this book is a gem!
A book Brian was reading referenced it. He asked if I had heard of it and no, I hadn't, so I put it on hold and am so glad I did.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch begins with a lonely, friendless man who receives a Valentine package with a note that says "Somebody love you." He doesn't know who sent it but it changes him. He begins to smile and whistle and become a friend to many. I won't spoil the end for you- it's so worth the read- but I will say this sweet story is more than just a Valentine's read. It's a picture of what can happen to a person when they know they are loved. Maybe it's even a taste of the freedom we have as believers to love when we know God loves us.
I think I'm buying my own copy of this one!
Linking (late!) to Read Aloud Thursday! Check out some of the other read alouds there!
2 comments:
This sounds like a wonderful story! I used to check out tons of Valentine's Day books when my girls were little, but I'm not that organized anymore. Eileen Spinelli is a good author.
Thank you so much for sharing for RAT!
(and you're welcome for the book! So glad you all enjoyed it!)
Sounds good I'm going to look for it.
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