How to Hug a Pufferfish

Written & illustrated by Ellie Peterson

Underwater friends learn the importance of asking before hugging their prickly pufferfish pal.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 453 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant underwater world, a friendly pufferfish faces a dilemma: unexpected hugs from friends can be a bit too spiky. While Pufferfish loves affection, they need to choose when and how it happens. As their friends learn to respect Pufferfish's personal space, they discover the importance of consent and body autonomy. Will they find the perfect way to show love without crossing boundaries? Dive into this colorful tale of friendship and understanding, where every hug is a choice and every friend learns to listen.

From the publisher

A picture book about a group of underwater friends who learn to ask for permission before showing their prickly, pufferfish pal some love. So, you want to hug a pufferfish… Who could blame you? That friendly, gap-toothed grin is hard to resist! Only, when Pufferfish is hugged or touched unexpectedly by their friends, things can get a little…spiky. It’s not that Pufferfish doesn’t ever want hugs–it’s just that they need to have a say in when and how they’re hugged. Luckily, they have great friends who are willing to listen and learn the best ways to show Pufferfish some love and respect their personal space. With it’s bright, commercial art and unique exploration of a timely topic, Ellie Peterson’s How to Hug a Pufferfish provides a straightforward and humorous look at consent and body autonomy for kids.

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