Overview
The children of our world need us to care for them consistently and with open hearts. Trauma does not always show up in ways adults can easily recognize, nor in ways that children can name or understand. That is why it falls to us to create spaces where our children feel safe and free to speak. Alice's trauma is intentionally left unnamed in this story. We never learn what happened to her because that is not the point. What matters is that her parents love her, believe in her, and stand beside her.Children are remarkably resilient. With the right support surrounding them, they can, and do, thrive.
Full Product Details
Author: Suzanne Summers ,
Megan Wilson
Publisher: Little Black Book Publishing
Imprint: Little Black Book Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.268kg
ISBN: 9781962417396
ISBN 10: 1962417395
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 19 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 3 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
""Alice Needs a Hug"" beautifully highlights the powerful role of connection in a child's healing. Unconditional love, safety, and a nurturing presence are not just comforting - they are essential in helping children process and recover from experiences they may not yet have words for. -Annette Jansen, MA, LPC, Adult Therapist ""Alice Needs a Hug"" is a heartwarming reminder to children and families that their value is inherent and unchanging. It beautifully illustrates that regardless of life's challenges, every individual remains worthy of love. - Dr. Megan Sutton, Principal in Elementary Education This children's book is such a delicate book about such a difficult topic. It's truly written for those who may need it. And for those who don't, this book appears as a simple child's story. Safe to read within families where one child may need this book, and other children might not. Therapists, educators, and librarians should consider utilizing this book as well. - Brandy Ray, LPC, NBCC, RPT-S, Child Therapist For any parent who has gone through childhood trauma and wants to break the generational cycle, this book is for you. Suzanne Summers has done just that and is an advocate for healthy parenting. - Larry Hagner, Creator of The Dad Edge (Podcast and Movement), Speaker, Author
Author Information
Suzanne Summers is a married mother of four. She is a practicing Nurse Practitioner at a local hospital. She authors her blog, which outlines her mental health journey from her childhood abuse at www.milmommh.com (for adults only). Her mission is to guide the adults of the world in their own mental health journeys so they can be the best for the next generations. Our children deserve the best from us.
