The Hug Who Had No Arms

Inspired by the pandemic, when the world seemed to stop hugging, author Shelly Snow Pordea took to her love of drawing and storytelling to create a children's tale that will warm any heart. Join our friend as he finds that, even though he was born without arms, the warmness of his hugs can be felt in many ways. Perfect for parents and children coping with the strange practices of social distancing or overall anxiety with physical expression. Share the joy of knowing that we can show our love in various ways, and with whatever tools we are given.

Shelly Snow Pordea is a novelist, ghostwriter, and screenwriter. Her first novel series, the Tracing Time Trilogy is a story which spans three generations of women who find their way in the world while seeking to save themselves and those they love. A timely message for a planet faced with irreversible damage, the Tracing Time Trilogy explores the potential of learning from the past in order to save our future.
Her first children's book, The Hug Who Had No Arms, debuted on Amazon as a #1 bestseller in several categories. Inspired by the pandemic, this sweet story shows how our diversities make us uniquely equipped to express love. Having a bilingual family herself, Shelly's passion to have multilingual versions of this book has turned into a hug-fest series with translations currently in Romanian, Persian, and Spanish.
As a screenwriter, a fictional adaptation for a series drama of Shelly's personal story of growing up in a religious cult is currently in production collaboration with her brother and actor, Jon Snow. Her Tracing Time Trilogy is in production development for movie adaptation.
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