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Black-Eyed Susan 2022-2023 Nominees: Picture Books
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"Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection"--
2) I need a hug
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English
Description
A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.
3) I am scary
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Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Language
English
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"This board book features a not-so-scary monster who's met his match in a young child"--Provided by publisher.
4) Huggy kissy
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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An exuberant infant is lifted high in the air by Mommy, kissed on the tummy by Daddy, and snuggled by a puppy.
9) Big bear hug
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Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press Ltd
Language
English
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Description
"A huge bear is wandering through the forest--but wait a minute. Who's that he's hugging? A beaver? And a moose? And a bird? And a tree? Welcome to the world of Big Bear Hug, a contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in sight--even creatures that bears have been known to eat"--Publisher's description.
10) Hug machine
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The hug machine is available to hug anyone, any time, whether they are square or long, spikey or soft.
12) One more hug
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Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A series of vignettes provide an imaginative glimpse into a child's journey to adulthood, at every stage of life asking the child for just one more hug.
13) Cuddle monkey
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Lewis loves cuddling but his parents are busy with baby Owen, cuddling with toys does not work out, and everyone at school is too busy for a cuddle.
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Running Press
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English
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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 story of making the most out of your physical limitations...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"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...
18) Group hug
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Publisher
Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A slug gets a hug, and passes along the kindness to other animals.
19) Mommy hugs
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Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
A loving mother counts the hugs she gives her baby throughout the day.
20) A book of love
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show many ways that love can be shared, from giving a hug or a kiss to helping a grandparent, or simply listening when someone feels low.
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