Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) -- Carrie Finison - Hardcover

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--from author Carrie Finison and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People, Daniel Wiseman.

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.

Author: Carrie Finison
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/26/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.50h x 9.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781984813022
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513496 / Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2020
Publishers Weekly 02/15/2021
Booklist 05/28/2021

About the Author
Carrie Finison writes poetry, stories, and books for kids. She is the author of the picture book Dozens of Doughnuts, illustrated by Brianne Farley. She lives outside Boston with her husband, their son, and their daughter, and two cats who allow her to work in their attic office. Visit the author at carriefinison.com and follow her on Twitter @CarrieFinison.

Daniel Wiseman is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart. He has illustrated many books for kids, including Goodbye Brings Hello by Dianne White, Play This Book by Jessica Young, When Your Lion Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill, and the Baby Scientist series by Laura Gehl. He lives with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at danieldraws.com or follow the artist on Instagram @d_wiseman.