Doug doesn’t like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn’t like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn’t like birthday hugs. He’d much rather give a high five–or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don’t. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There’s only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.
Ages 3 - 7
“A cheerful approach to basic consent . . . An excellent update on the golden rule: treat people how they want to be treated.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A gently humorous picture book that kindly, effectively highlights the importance of asking others before initiating physical contact.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Simple and effective in showing young viewers how to establish bodily autonomy . . . A great starting point for a conversation about boundaries and how to set them.” - BCCB
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