"From New Yorker humorist Emily Flake, a hilarious, oddly enlightening book of illustrations, observations, and wise advice that embraces the inescapable awkwardness of two human beings attempting to make physical contact with each other."-- Back cover.

Olaf is a snowman who wants to play games with others and give lots of hugs.

Sloppy the dragon asks Dewdrop the sprite for a hug, but she says no for a reason she cannot remember.

Little Seed has a very big wish: figure out how to hug the whole world. Little Seed has a very big wish: figure out how to hug the whole world. Little Seed has a very big wish: figure out how to hug the whole world.

Sloppy the tree dragon doesn't want to take a bath. But when Dewdrop refuses to give him a hug until he's clean... Sloppy reconsiders. Could it be that getting clean is nearly as fun as getting dirty?

Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.

"From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! The ones at home, who love you the best, give the best hugs of all!"--

When Felix declares that there will be no hugs, snuggles, or super squeezes for a whole week, both he and his mama have a hard time.

Celebrating the various ways in which we can show each other affection, this sensitive and honest picture book looks at how different people connect and navigate boundaries, helping young readers learn social emotional skills.

"Give lots of hugs and say "I love you" like these happy babies!"--Back cover.