Ruby Sisson Library

Cat tries out hugs from all different animals but finds he likes the hug from his baby brother the best.

Describes a variety of hugs, including people hugs, blanket hugs, and birthday hugs, and presents facts and hints about hugs.

Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures—from tumbleweed to lizard to owl—come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed. He doesn’t like noise, he doesn’t like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs. But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover...

En I Need a Hug / Necesito un abrazo, un diminuto puercoespín solo quiere que lo acurruquen, pero los demás animales huyen de él a causa de sus espinas. Por suerte, al final el puercoespín encuentra a un animal que está dispuesto a darle un abrazo... ¡una serpiente!

Baby Bear decides that of all the hugs from Mama and Papa Bear, a group hug is best.

Illustrations and brief text show many different ways to hug.

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

Imagines all the cozy, warm hugs one might give a child on a frosty winter day, from a "play in the snow" polar bear hug to a "hold tight to that feather" goose hug.

A little rabbit receives hugs around the clock.

Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.