Group Hug
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Group Hug

By Jean Reidy, Joey Chou (Illustrator)

Can a hug stretch far enough to include everyone, even a bear?

3.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 510 ratings
32 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Slug finds a lonely beetle and shares a hug, sparking a chain of kindness. As they gather more friends like Mouse and Skunk, their group hug grows. But when a big bear arrives, will their hug be enough? Discover how a simple gesture can unite and uplift in this heartwarming tale of friendship and generosity.

From the publisher

There once was a slug, / needing someone to hug. When Slug happens upon a lonely beetle, he knows just what to do. He gives him a big hug–and then the two friends decide to pass it along. They meet Mouse, who’s down in the dumps, Skunk, who’s a bit smelly, and more and more animals, until their group hug stretches wide and tall. But when Bear comes along, will there be enough hug to share? This delightful picture book encourages kindness and goes to show that a hugger finds happiness ‘longside the hugged!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
312
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about kindnessBooks about hugs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 14, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250127105

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