Won't You Be My Hugaroo?

There are plenty of hugs to go around in this sweet new board book edition!

Publishers Weekly

Won't You Be My Hugaroo? by Joanne Ryder, illus. by Melissa Sweet, follows on the heels of Won't You Be My Kissaroo? (about which PW commented on the "tender rhyming couplets and winsome watercolors"), similarly capturing nearly every category of hug. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

JOANNE RYDER is the author of many books for children, including EACH LIVING THING illustrated by Ashley Wolff, The Snail's Spell, Earthdance, and My Father's Hands. Ms. Ryder received The American Nature Study Society's award for her numerous books about the natural world. She lives in Pacific Grove, California.

Melissa Sweet is the illustrator of many fine children's books. Reviewers have described her unique mixed-media illustrations as "exuberant," "outstanding," and "a creative delight." Melissa lives on the beautiful coast of Maine. In addition to writing and painting, she enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. And even though Melissa is 357 dog years old, she still loves walking her two dogs, Rufus and Nelle. For more information about the author and her work, visit www.melissasweet.net.