This is a great story for kids missing their parents who aren’t around. Gabby’s dad works far away and overseas. Every night her dad sends her Xs and Os blown on the wind. The Xs and Os ride on animals across the world on their way to Gabby. Gabby is sad and impatient waiting for her Xs and Os to get to her. Her mom tells her to go to sleep and the Xs and Os will show up. I was a bit sad for Gabby for missing her dad. No one should have to be separated from their family like that but when you are it would be nice to know they are sending hugs and kisses and miss you as much as you miss them. I really think kids that are missing their parents or even their grandparents would really love this book. ~ Alyssa, Age 10.Xs and Os for Gabby Ann is a beautifully illustrated tale for the young child. Each night her mother puts her to bed, kissing her repeatedly just one more time with the promise of Xs and Os from dad when she falls asleep. Each night her dad sends her those Xs and Os. The Xs and Os have quite the adventure on their way to Gabby. With each stop along the way they repeat:

“We’re Xs and Os, sent for the night,
We’re kisses and hugs, to help Gabby sleep tight.”

The repetition is perfect for the young child. All in all, a wonderful story of how we hold each other in our thoughts and send our love when we are apart. So very appropriate especially for children with families so scattered these days whether from military deployments, separations, divorce, blended families or any other number of scenarios. This story is a must to reassure our young they are very much loved and held in our thoughts when we are away from them.

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