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lololauren23's review
4.0
Perfect! I totally related to the character, and it gives great suggestions for telling others, "No," without coming across as rude.
anniecolon's review
5.0
We love us a wise great grandma! A great book with a strong message of personal boundaries AND how to advocate for yourself. Great to start the early conversations about consent with your littles. The illustrations are also beautifully diverse.
pib003's review
4.0
I loved that this gave readers some easy-to-follow steps if they are uncomfortable with touch! I also enjoyed the diversity.
fernandie's review
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
mgtaitken's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hattie is excited to play horseshoes at her family picnic, but although she loves her family, she hates hugs! So Hattie must find a way to tell her family without hurting their feelings, but how?
The author describes Hattie's emotions in a child-friendly way and gives a practical example of how kids can politely say 'No.' The illustrations have a beautiful soft palette and include a diversity of characters.
This is an important book that tackles the subject of consent in a child-friendly and fun way.
The author describes Hattie's emotions in a child-friendly way and gives a practical example of how kids can politely say 'No.' The illustrations have a beautiful soft palette and include a diversity of characters.
This is an important book that tackles the subject of consent in a child-friendly and fun way.
bluejaryn's review
5.0
This is a great book that touches on one issue - a kid hating hugs - that can also stand for broader issues concerning any individual's right to establish boundaries, physical or otherwise. I think many kids and adults will relate well to this book - I certainly did, as when I was a kid I certainly didn't like being hugged and kissed by most adults. The story covering Hattie's attendance of a family reunion, and finding a way to stand up for herself to all the many relatives who want to hug her, works very well. I love the great-grandma! The art is very cute and colourful, with very apt characterisation, so you get a sense of who everyone is even if they don't have a big part in the story.
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