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

A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.

Alice loves giving hugs and does not understand why her friend Zara does not want one, until the tables are turned, giving her a new perspective.

"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...

"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?"-- Provided by publisher.

Hedgehog wakes up needing a hug, but has trouble finding a friend who will get so close to his prickles.

Little Miss Hug is an expert hugger. More than anything else, she loves to hug her friends and make them feel better. And there are times when she hugs just for the fun of it. After all, everyone needs a hug, don't they?

Celebrating the various ways in which we can show each other affection, this sensitive and honest picture book looks at how different people connect and navigate boundaries, helping young readers learn social emotional skills.

Hugs are Huggy the Python's favorite thing, but he needs help learning how to give a gentle hug.

Despite living far away from his grandmother, a little boy finds a way to give her a speical kind of hug with help from the Hug Delivery Specialist.