REVIEW: HAPPY HUG DAY!

Are you a hugger? Then today’s holiday might be perfect for you! But some people are decidedly NOT huggers. And that’s perfectly okay! Share hugs with those who love them, and learn a thing or two from today’s picture book recommendation about a non-hugger in:

​TITLE: DON’T HUG DOUG

AUTHOR: Carrie Finison

ILLUSTRATOR: Daniel Wiseman

PUBLISHER: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers/2021

OPENING LINES: 
 
You can hug a pug. (Awww!)
You can hug a bug. (Maybe…)
Or a slug. (Ewww!)
But don’t hug Doug.
He doesn’t like it.
“No hugs, please!”

This book is so cute and relatable and will resonate with many children (and adults). What a clever way to cover the topic of consent! The illustrations are bright, colorful, and engaging; the text is kid-friendly and fun; and, although this book relates an important message, it does it in an approachable, not too-message-y way. A must read!
 
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