Questions and answers show the reader that different kinds of hugs can be the answer for many situations.

"A tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug--a snake!" --

The hug machine is available to hug anyone, any time, whether they are square or long, spikey or soft.

Tired of hearing her son and daughter fight, Mom devises an unusual punishment.

Presents a wide variety of insects, sea creatures, and other animals with increasing numbers of arms, noting how many hugs each can give at once.

A playful and comforting bedtime book that imagines all the wonderful ways a child might give and receive a hug. Whether it's a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples. Cooney's sweet, whimsical rhymes encourage playful interaction between parent and child and ultimately help them wind down before they snuggle into bed and drift...

Hattie learns to establish her boundaries with confidence and without hurting the feelings of her overly affectionate relatives.

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.

In rhyming text, suggests that no matter the situation, hugs and kisses always make everyone feel better.

When Ollie is in a grumpy mood and nothing feels right, a hug from a friend does the trick! The perfect board book for little kids with big feelings.