Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Eileen Spinelli

Bradbury Press
New York
1991

This is the story of cranky man named Mr. Hatch. He did the same routine everyday until one day her received a package from the mailman. After getting the package he becomes a happy man that helps everyone around him. But then the mailman returns with some unfortunate news for Mr. Hatch. The community comes together for him and makes a difference.

Noteworthy Features:

• The pictures in this book are cartoons. It uses very simple colors. The pictures on each page coincide with the words almost exactly. 

This book is good for students because it shows the impact that feeling loved has on a person. It shows that everyone deserves to be cared for and that we should express our concern and love for others. This book would be cute to use for Valentines Day. The students can write notes to each other expressing a positive message about each of their classmates.

Links to Classroom Activities:

• Lesson Plans 
•  Read Aloud Video