A diverse group of children hug Mom, Dad, a cat, a rock, a tree and more in this easy-to-read book--

The reader is invited to consider some things about when, who, and how to hug and also advised to be prepared to receive one in return.

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.

A little rabbit receives hugs around the clock.

Jules the kitten learns that giving a hug is the simplest but kindest gift of all.

A child doles out hugs throughout the day to family, pets, and beloved objects.

Lucy borrows her mother's very last hug and shares it with each member of her family, getting it back each time until her dog, Annie, runs away with it.

Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs, and the very best of friends. Together, they make daisy chains, splash in puddles, and have tea parties. But there is one thing they can't do--hug! They are just too spiky. Throughout the seasons, these two hedgehogs will try many different ways of hugging. But will Horace and Hattie find a hug that feels just right?--

"A little girl finds herself giving hug after hug until, all of a sudden, she's had enough!"--

"For affectionate families everywhere comes this engaging reference volume featuring 25 kinds of hugs. From the more traditional to the all-out risky, this collection runs a creatively wide gamut of ways to embrace...and by doing so, brings comfort to the forefront of conversation. Every hug was field-tested by the author and his sons, and titled for practicality and kicks. The Quentin Blake-esque drawings are rendered with graceful accuracy and joy...