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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch Hardcover – Picture Book, December 7, 2021

4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,281 ratings

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One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch.

“Somebody loves you,” the note says.
“Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room.
“Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands in town.
“But who,” Mr. Hatch wonders, “could that somebody be?”

When Mr. Hatch discovers just who his secret admirer is, the answer is even better than he could have guessed!
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"A charming book with a real plot."

"Kirkus Reviews", starred review

About the Author

Eileen Spinelli has written many books for children. Her 1991 debut Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch was?a Christopher Award winner, and she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the bestselling?When Mama Comes Home Tonight,?and the critically acclaimed?Sophie’s Masterpiece.?Eileen lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Paul Yalowitz is the acclaimed illustrator of a number of children’s books, including?The Spooky Eerie Night Noise?by Mona Rabun Reeves and Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli. He lives in Brentwood, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (December 7, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1665907460
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665907460
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.4 x 10 inches
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Eileen Spinelli is no stranger to the Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers list. Since her debut in 1991 with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling When Mama Comes Home Tonight, and the critically acclaimed Sophie's Masterpiece. Eileen lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Customers find the story heartwarming and wholesome. They say it's a great way to teach empathy and compassion. The book is described as one of their favorite children's books, especially for second-graders learning to express themselves. Readers appreciate the colorful illustrations that use subtle color changes to reflect the moods of the story. Many find the book touching, with a sad tone that makes them tear up every time they read it.

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102 customers mention "Heartwarming story"102 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this heartwarming story that teaches compassion and empathy. They find it a simple tale about loving others. The illustrations help convey the message. Readers say it's their favorite Valentine's Day story and a great way to teach empathy.

"...That's a LOT to successfully pack into a picture book! It teaches empathy, and it's really SO beautiful...." Read more

"Love the story! Amazing what happens as love is shared and returned- changes lives." Read more

"This is my favorite Valentine story. It’s a little text heavy for kids six and under, but they get the heart of the story...." Read more

"...This story is all about bringing self joy and sharing that joy with others. It’s a lovely book for all ages." Read more

50 customers mention "Book for kids"50 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book for kids. It teaches children that one kind action can make a difference. They find it engaging and suitable for all ages. The message encourages kindness and friendship.

"...transformational effect of love on a lonely man, about reaching out to people you might overlook, about being a part of a community / connecting..." Read more

"This story was great for second-graders who are learning to express their own voices and listen to others and give them space...." Read more

"...It’s a lovely book for all ages." Read more

"...This is a perfect addition to my teacher library!" Read more

10 customers mention "Illustrations"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations. They find the pictures colorful and adorable, with subtle color changes that reflect the moods in the story.

"...The illustrations are bright, colorful, and adorable. I purchased the book to read to my 2nd grade students during the week of Valentine's Day...." Read more

"...It's a good book with a good message and the illustrations help tell the story...." Read more

"...The illustrations complement the story so well that I cannot imagine the story without them. Synopsis: Mr. Hatch is a sad man...." Read more

"...The illustrator uses subtle coloring changes as the moods changes in the story. It's a terrific book!" Read more

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Customers find the book sad and emotional. They mention it makes them tear up when reading it.

"This sweet story brought a tear to my eye as I read it. It is an excellent message of kindness...." Read more

"My favorite story to read at Valentine's Day. It makes me cry every time!..." Read more

"The book makes me tear up everytime I read it! Such a wonderful message and it brought up very thoughtful conversation with our daughter...." Read more

"This is a super sweet story and makes me tear up. It is a great reminder that everyone needs to feel loved and feel included." Read more

We Love Mr. Hatch
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We Love Mr. Hatch
I would give this book 10 stars if I could. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is a very well-written and heartwarming book. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and adorable. I purchased the book to read to my 2nd grade students during the week of Valentine's Day. Unlike many other books written for this holiday, this book can be used to address many of the Common Core Standards for reading comprehension. We created an anchor chart of how Mr. Hatch changes throughout the story. We created a Cause and Effect heart to record cause and effect in the story. We also did a directed draw of Mr. Hatch (he is just tooo cute) and wrote what he was like at the beginning of the story on one side of the picture and how he was different at the end of the story on the other side of the picture. We had so much fun with this book and my students loved Mr. Hatch. This is a perfect addition to my teacher library!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
    Found this one for my kids while on a mission to celebrate Valentine's Day. This is, at it's heart, about the transformational effect of love on a lonely man, about reaching out to people you might overlook, about being a part of a community / connecting with people, and about how a person can enrich others' lives by sharing their unique strengths and talents. That's a LOT to successfully pack into a picture book! It teaches empathy, and it's really SO beautiful. There are 2 things I would tweak, but they are minor and not everyone will mind them:
    1. I thought I had FINALLY found a valentines book for kids that was exclusively about friendship and platonic love and didn't fall into normal tropes. This is 99% true. But it does subtly allude to the default Valentine's expectation of romance in one little sentence along the lines of "he wondered if any of the *women* who visited [...] had sent him the valentine." Does it make sense for an adult heterosexual male to interpret a valentine as romantic? Yeah of course. Is his sexual or romantic interest relevent to kindergarteners or to the plot? Nope. I replace the word "women" with "people" when I read it to my 5 year olds, who are learning about the different ways we can love others and be loved appropriately, which at 5 doesn't begin with romance. On the other hand, the message that romantic love isn't the only or most meaningful way to connect or be fulfilled as a person is lovely and even a little subversive if that comes across to a kid.
    2. Towards the end, when everyone lists reasons they love Mr Hatch, every single reason is something he does for them, which subtly implies that love is primarily about what you can get from someone else rather than who they are and mutual support. If Mr. Hatch hadn't helped in these ways, he would not have connected with his neighbors and they wouldn't know him... But a) that would be a bit on them right? And b) I don't relish the possible takeaway that the only people worthy of love and effort are the ones who are useful. So we talk about that. Not a big deal, just a little discussion tacked on to the end along the lines of how pre-valentine Mr. Hatch was lonely, overlooked, and sad, and we shouldn't always expect lonely or sad people to help us; we can also ask ourselves "how can I help them?"

    I think any book that brings up that kind of convo is good.
    71 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
    Love the story! Amazing what happens as love is shared and returned- changes lives.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
    This story was great for second-graders who are learning to express their own voices and listen to others and give them space. It reminds them to look around for people who may need love and show it to them in small and big ways.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
    This is my favorite Valentine story. It’s a little text heavy for kids six and under, but they get the heart of the story. It’s a good reminder to let someone know you care. It can make all the difference. It’s fun to choose someone who might be getting behind the scenes and send them a note that says “Somebody Loves You ________.”
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
    Do you know that anticipation brings more joy than the actual event? This story is all about bringing self joy and sharing that joy with others. It’s a lovely book for all ages.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
    I just heard about this book listening to a podcast (#nostupidquestions). Now that I've read it, I don't know which grandchild to give it to! I may be buying many more of these.

    I think many adults would be wise to read this for themselves.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
    I would give this book 10 stars if I could. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is a very well-written and heartwarming book. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and adorable. I purchased the book to read to my 2nd grade students during the week of Valentine's Day. Unlike many other books written for this holiday, this book can be used to address many of the Common Core Standards for reading comprehension. We created an anchor chart of how Mr. Hatch changes throughout the story. We created a Cause and Effect heart to record cause and effect in the story. We also did a directed draw of Mr. Hatch (he is just tooo cute) and wrote what he was like at the beginning of the story on one side of the picture and how he was different at the end of the story on the other side of the picture. We had so much fun with this book and my students loved Mr. Hatch. This is a perfect addition to my teacher library!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
    I would give this book 10 stars if I could. Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is a very well-written and heartwarming book. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and adorable. I purchased the book to read to my 2nd grade students during the week of Valentine's Day. Unlike many other books written for this holiday, this book can be used to address many of the Common Core Standards for reading comprehension. We created an anchor chart of how Mr. Hatch changes throughout the story. We created a Cause and Effect heart to record cause and effect in the story. We also did a directed draw of Mr. Hatch (he is just tooo cute) and wrote what he was like at the beginning of the story on one side of the picture and how he was different at the end of the story on the other side of the picture. We had so much fun with this book and my students loved Mr. Hatch. This is a perfect addition to my teacher library!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    This is such a heartfelt book and I think everyone… All ages should read this!

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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet story
    Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2023
    A great valentines story for kids. My two kids felt empathy for Mr.Hatch and enjoy reading this book around valentines!
  • malz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have
    Reviewed in India on October 10, 2021
    My 6 yr old loves this book,it touched my heart too.
    it’s a beautiful story with wonderful life lessons.I wonder why this is not a classic!so glad to have come across this book
    Beautiful illustrations ,the story is about kindness,empathy and thoughtfulness.
    How one thought changed a person for the better.it’s story also subtly deals with loneliness and overcoming it.

    It’s lengthy so age 5 and up I am guessing.
  • nelia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entrañable y bonito
    Reviewed in Spain on January 13, 2020
    Una bonita y entrañable historia, deliciosas ilustraciones.
  • Stepper
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved you too Mr Harch
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2017
    Lovely wee story and a good life lesson in confidence and self-belief for children.
  • 匿名
    5.0 out of 5 stars 傷ついたことのある人に
    Reviewed in Japan on January 14, 2014
    子供の絵本を選んでいて、たどり着いたこの本。訳本は増版されてないようで高価なため、洋書のペーパーバックにした。
    簡単な英語で、力まずに読むことができた。

    人間関係で傷ついたことのある人なら本当に心が温まるストーリー。
    単純なストーリーだが、だからこそ英語で読むことに意味があると感じた。ペーパーバックにして良かった。

    誰かに「だいすきだよ」と言ってもらえることは存在肯定そのものだ。