Silent Hug

Yesterday, at my Baby Time program for children ages 12-24 months, I got down on the floor with the children, at the end of the program, and began handing out board books from a crate. One little guy, who is just barely able to walk and cannot yet talk, found his way next to me, put his little arms around me, and leaned his head softly into my shoulder. He stayed there for a couple of heart-melting moments. No words were needed. It was one of the biggest affirmations I have experienced since I began doing library programs for very young children.