Stutzman, Jonathan
Summary: Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STUCabrera, Jane
Summary: Kitty shares all the different animals he likes to hug - but he likes one best.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CABHovorka, Sarah
Summary: Hattie learns to establish her boundaries with confidence and without hurting the feelings of her overly affectionate relatives.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOVAntony, Steve
Summary: Mr. Panda is wearing a t-shirt with the words "free hugs" on it, but it seems that none of his animal friends want his cuddles, they would rather hug each other--but he is in for a surprise.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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Summary: While playing hide-and-seek with Dory and her friends, an otter pup gets lost and Dory and the others work together to find him.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SYCNeilson, Emily
Summary: Kai, a merboy, loves to share hugs with his mother, but learns that some friends prefer fin bumps, tail claps, tentacle shakes, or claw pinches.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NEIBlabey, Aaron
Summary: A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BLAReidy, Jean
Summary: A slug gets a hug, and passes along the kindness to other animals.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REISmallman, Steve
Summary: Dizzy is a tough armadillo who does not need a hug, but when he rescues Little Lamb from a tricky situation, he discovers he has a softer side.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger Tales 2024
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Summary: A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "This very special hug in a book is the perfect way to say I love you. Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Panda Bear, Baby Bear, and more, this ... gift book celebrates the affirming power of a hug"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Odd Dot 2023
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE Board CarleHovorka, Sarah
Summary: Celebrating the various ways in which we can show each other affection, this sensitive and honest picture book looks at how different people connect and navigate boundaries, helping young readers learn social emotional skills.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOVAustin, Ruth
Summary: "This little girl and her pets don't always need words to talk to each other. From I love you cuddles in the morning to giggly cuddles on the couch and snoozy cuddles at bedtime, it's wonderful that one day can hold so many feelings--and so many different cuddles!"--Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Compendium Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE AUSMcLaughlin, Eoin
Summary: "Hedgehog and tortoise are the best of friends. But they're not allowed to hug. Luckily there are lots of other ways to show someone you love them" -- Page [4] cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Faber and Faber Limited 2020
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Summary: "Do other dinosaurs LOVE hugs as much as Tiny T. Rex? Find out, one hug at a time!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Limited 2024
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Summary: Various young woodland animals describe, in their own unique ways, what they love most about hugs from their fathers. Includes a list of creatures hidden in the pictures for readers to find.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TAFCampbell, Scott
Summary: The hug machine is available to hug anyone, any time, whether they are square or long, spikey or soft.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E CAMCopies Available at Woodmere
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CAMChua, Charlene
Summary: "A little girl finds herself giving hug after hug until, all of a sudden, she's had enough!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CHUCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHUPatricelli, Leslie
Summary: An exuberant infant is lifted high in the air by Mommy, kissed on the tummy by Daddy, and snuggled by a puppy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019
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Summary: "The Grouchy Ladybug feels less grouchy once her friends show her how nice love can be"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CARPeterson, Ellie
Summary: "A group of underwater friends learn to ask for permission before showing their prickly, pufferfish pal some love"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022
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Summary: An exuberant infant is lifted high in the air by Mommy, kissed on the tummy by Daddy, and snuggled by a puppy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH PATIntrater, Roberta Grobel
Summary: Parents kiss and cuddle their babies.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2003
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: BOARD SPANISH INTHellman, Blake Liliane
Summary: Lewis loves cuddling but his parents are busy with baby Owen, cuddling with toys does not work out, and everyone at school is too busy for a cuddle.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2020