Book of Hugs

This wise and witty dictionary of hugs describes all of the hugs found throughout the world. There are baby hugs, bear hugs, fish hugs (which are very cold and wet), knee hugs, and tree hugs, and of course, mommy hugs and daddy hugs. With helpful advice for hugging a porcupine or a rock, and warnings about the danger of shark-hugging, kids will learn, "All hugs are wonderful, but the best hugs of all...I-love-you hugs."

Publishers Weekly

A Book of Hugs by Dave Ross, illus. by Laura Rader, the first of a pair of board books, catalogues all manner of embraces, from "Puppy Hugs," which are "very soft and wet" to "Sister Hugs," which are "also known as a Single Arm Hug... [and] are good for when you walk together (even if you aren't sisters)." A Book of Kisses similarly enumerates the array of busses to be had. ( Dec.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Dave Ross is the author and illustrator of over thirty books for children, including the bestselling A Book of Hugs and A Book of Friends. His favorite kiss from A Book of Kisses is a Good Morning kiss. He has spent many years working with children and currently runs two community organizations for children. He lives with his wife and children in Clifton Park, New York.