somebody loves you mr hatch by eileen spinelli

Hatch is smiling, wearing long-forgotten aftershave, even donning a polka-dot tie.

It’s as if the sun is shining again as he reads the card inscribed, “Somebody loves you.” Suddenly Mr. Hatch, an unsmiling and unbending character of routine receives an unexpected package of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, everything changes. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli, pictures by Paul Yalowitz | Book Review Please note that this post contains affiliate links which allow me to earn a small commission when a purchase is made at no additional cost to you. In this sweet picture book (perfect for preschoolers and up) you’ll discover who loves Mr. Hatch? You’ll have to pick up a copy of the Valentine’s Day classic, Somebody Loves You, Mr. *********************************** Surprise Someone With a Valentine Choose a heart or make your own to surprise someone.Who loves Mr. the newly adorable neighbor has become so much a part of the people’s lives, that when it is disclosed that the heart was delivered by mistake, his friends and neighbors rally around him in a loving demonstration. The postman arrives with the news that the candy was delivered to the wrong address, putting poor Mr. Hatch finds out that the box of chocolates was not meant for him. He’s soon baking brownies, hosting a neighborhood picnic, and reading to the local kids. All this because of a heart shaped box of chocolates! And, because of his change in actions, friendships develop, he’s no longer withdrawn, and he feels like a part of his community. He finds ways to lend a helping hand and show kindness and concern for others. All of a sudden, he is outgoing and gets to know his neighbors. Hatch interacts with his neighbors and co-workers. Hatch wonders, “could that somebody be?” Just the thought of someone taking an interest in him completely changes the way Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands in town.

THEN……one wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Each day he goes through the motions of his lonely life, getting ready for his job at the shoelace factory, keeping to himself all day, and returning home to another evening alone. Hatch is a lonely, introverted character. One Valentine’s Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch is a drab, predictable gentleman who leads a painfully ordered and uninteresting life.

Somebody loves you mr hatch by eileen spinelli