How to Hug

Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
Aren’t hugs great?! They’re just wonderful, but they can be tricky. It’s important to know how to hug in any situation. You don’t want to hug someone too tightly. Oh, no! And you certainly don’t want to hug and run. Or freeze up. Or even get stuck in a hug! This book, How to Hug by MaryAnn MacDonald, gives us great advice on how to give the perfect hug. For instance, if you find yourself wanting to give someone who is angry a hug, wait! You don’t want to rush this one. You will find that it’s better, for everyone involved, to give the angry person a little time and space. And you can always try again later. The illustrator, Jana Christy, uses colorful animals with such cute expressions you can imagine just what they’re thinking. However, the ostrich’s expression is hidden in the sand. Sometimes, friends are too shy to hug. And that’s okay, too. Happy Hugging!! See this book listed in our catalog