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The Hugging Princess: A story about down syndrome, love and joy
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 2 2026
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A kingdom had forgotten how to be happy. Then Princess Zoe arrived-with a joyful Hi!, a great big hug, and one tiny but mighty extra chromosome.
Zoe grows in her own time, notices wonders everyone else rushes past, and greets the world with open arms. Little by little, her warmth brings color, laughter, and connection back to the kingdom-one heart at a time.
When a child sees someone like them at the heart of a story-not standing on the sidelines, but wearing the crown-it tells them:
You belong here.Your story matters.
You are wonderful exactly as you are.
And for parents, Zoe offers a tender reminder: a different path can reveal more wonder, more laughter, and more love than they ever imagined.
This story was inspired by author Laura Petri's younger brother, Gabriel, who has Down syndrome and loves hugging his friends, his family, and even the lady at the bakery.
The Hugging Princess is a joyful Down syndrome children's book celebrating representation, inclusion, self-acceptance, and the extraordinary power of a hug.
A meaningful read-aloud for children ages 3-8, families, classrooms, and anyone who believes a hug needs no reason at all.
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