McLaughlin, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Faber and Faber Limited 2020
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Summary: Kitty shares all the different animals he likes to hug - but he likes one best.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CABIntrater, Roberta Grobel
Summary: Parents kiss and cuddle their babies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2003
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: BOARD SPANISH INTNeilson, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NEIStutzman, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STUAntony, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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Summary: Hank, a cactus who is as prickly on the inside as he is on the outside, decides he wants a hug.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2021
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Summary: "How do you hug a cactus? I'd really like to know. You see, I love my cactus and my hugs will help it grow. A young girl explores the possibilities of hugging her most favourite plant, a cactus. With a little help from her family members and a gardening guru, she tries a number of solutions to help solve her prickly problem, all with varying degrees of success. How to Hug a Cactus is a story...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SMIReidy, Jean
Summary: A slug gets a hug, and passes along the kindness to other animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REITafuri, Nancy.
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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TAFAdamson, Ged
Summary: Brian loves dinosaurs. When he discovers that frogs were around when dinosaurs were alive, he decides that makes him a dinosaur―a Brianosaurus, in fact. At first, it’s fun. But his woodland friends think he should roar all the time, not use trampolines or read books. And the frogs think he’s making the pond look bad. So Brianosaurus decides to act exactly the way they want. The trouble is, he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2024
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compendium Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE AUSSmallman, 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.
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2019
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Summary: Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for ... if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan leads Bernard to a surprising discovery: that maybe what makes him different is actually something to be embraced.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ADAWaring, Zoe
Summary: Poor Porcupine just cannot be hugged--his quills are too spikey! Each night, before settling down to sleep, all of Porcupine's forest friends hug each other goodnight. All except Porcupine, who feels left out--and grumpy! But when Armadillo shows him what a warm, fuzzy "kiss" is (even for a porcupine!), Porcupine is delighted and cannot wait to show his friends. With adorable art, Zoe Waring's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2017
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SYCHovorka, Sarah
Summary: Hattie learns to establish her boundaries with confidence and without hurting the feelings of her overly affectionate relatives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOVSummary: "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"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Odd Dot 2023
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE Board CarleChua, Charlene
Summary: "A little girl finds herself giving hug after hug until, all of a sudden, she's had enough!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHUKatz, Karen
Summary: The reader is invited to count the number of hugs that Baby receives from Daddy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD KATHovorka, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOVCampbell, Scott
Summary: The hug machine is available to hug anyone, any time, whether they are square or long, spikey or soft.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014