Don't Hug Doug

Written by Carrie Finison · Illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

A kid who dislikes hugs learns the importance of asking for consent.

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32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD370L

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Bookroo's summary

Doug is a kid who finds hugs too squishy and prefers high fives instead. In a world where hugs are everywhere, Doug navigates his way through understanding personal boundaries. How can you know if someone wants a hug? The answer is simple: just ask. This lively tale explores the importance of bodily autonomy and consent, encouraging young readers to respect others' preferences. Join Doug on his journey to discover that everyone has the right to choose how they want to be greeted.

From the publisher

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.

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