Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn’t like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent
Product Code: 8454
ISBN: 9781984813022
Format: Hardback
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Published Date: 01/26/2021
Availability:In stock
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Price: $16.99

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


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“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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