Cocoa Hugs and Coffee Mugs

Set in a cozy neighborhood coffee shop, Cocoa Hugs and Coffee Mugs is a heartwarming picture book that helps children navigate friendship and feelings with kindness and care—seeking connection and common ground, even when they disagree.

Perfect for ages 4–8, this gentle, rhyming story introduces social-emotional learning themes like empathy, compassion, and community in everyday settings children recognize and love. With its inviting tone and community-centered backdrop, it’s an ideal addition to classrooms, libraries, and bedtime routines—offering a timeless reminder that kindness has the power to bring us back together.

Tammy is a devoted wife, mom and author with a knack for crafting heartwarming stories that teach important life lessons. Inspired by her own experiences as a parent and counselor, she believes in the power of storytelling to instill values of kindness, compassion, and love in readers of all ages. 

Hiruni Kariyawasam enjoys creating illustrations for children's books in
her unique style, using traditional watercolour
techniques. Her pictures bring joy and delight to readers all over the world.

• Mom's Choice AwardWinner 2024
• Readers Favorite Commended 2024
• Editor's Choice Award of Literary ExcellenceWinner 2025