A 28-year-old recluse with a unique allergy to physical contact with other people is forced to reenter the world after her mother's death, finding friendship with a 10-year-old troubled boy and love with his adoptive father.
"Presents an ... examination of how the interface between our sense of touch and our emotional responses affects our social interactions as well as our general health and development."--Provided by publisher.
Simple text and color photographs depict children exploring soft, cold, wet, and smooth objects with their sense of touch. Includes a picture glossary.