{"product_id":"the-hugging-princess-laura-petri-9798171300043","title":"The Hugging Princess: A story about down syndrome, love and joy","description":"\u003cb\u003eEvery child with Down syndrome deserves to see themselves at the heart of a story-loved, celebrated, and wearing the crown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a child sees someone like them at the heart of a story-not standing on the sidelines, but wearing the crown-it tells them: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou belong here.\u003cbr\u003eYour story matters.\u003cbr\u003eYou are wonderful exactly as you are.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd for parents, Zoe offers a tender reminder: \u003cb\u003ea different path can reveal more wonder, more laughter, and more love than they ever imagined.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hugging Princess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a joyful Down syndrome children's book celebrating representation, inclusion, self-acceptance, and the extraordinary power of a hug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA meaningful read-aloud for children ages 3-8, families, classrooms, and anyone who believes a hug needs no reason at all.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Petri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798171300043\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.12d","brand":"Laura Petri","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666173792511,"sku":"9798171300043","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-hugging-princess-laura-petri-9798171300043","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}