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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet and cute book about a boy who loves to hug! He is a real hug machine~
I was looking for something cute to read for Valentine’s Day, or at least, have a cute review up for my blog on Valentine’s Day as it is 9-2 today, and I came across this book! About hugs!
I loved that the book started with a hug checklist! This boy has plans~ Everything and everyone is getting a big ol’ hug from the little fella~ I was definitely curious about some of his items, like we see a bear? A snake? A whale? I was wondering how he would get his checklist done.
And so we see him hug everything. From small to big. From alive to not so alive. He is a true hugging machine and I had a laugh at all he encountered on his walks. I am not entirely sure how people felt about his hugs. We see most people just looking bewildered but a few people (and animals) seem moved and happy to have gotten a hug. I loved that he wasn’t afraid to hug the spikiest or the biggest things he encountered, he thought of a brilliant way to give them all that love!
I loved that we got to see maps with how he hugged people. His path is all over the place but all he cares about is hugging!
Pizza is always a great answer! I would also say that. Yum. Now I am hungry for pizza. looks around
The ending just made me smile so so much and boy I loved it! That was just the way to end this book!
The art was really adorable and the style really fitted with the book! It made me go aww a lot.
All in all, this is a book I would highly recommend on this beautiful day of love and happiness! Come get your hug from the hug machine~
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was looking for something cute to read for Valentine’s Day, or at least, have a cute review up for my blog on Valentine’s Day as it is 9-2 today, and I came across this book! About hugs!
I loved that the book started with a hug checklist! This boy has plans~ Everything and everyone is getting a big ol’ hug from the little fella~ I was definitely curious about some of his items, like we see a bear? A snake? A whale? I was wondering how he would get his checklist done.
And so we see him hug everything. From small to big. From alive to not so alive. He is a true hugging machine and I had a laugh at all he encountered on his walks. I am not entirely sure how people felt about his hugs. We see most people just looking bewildered but a few people (and animals) seem moved and happy to have gotten a hug. I loved that he wasn’t afraid to hug the spikiest or the biggest things he encountered, he thought of a brilliant way to give them all that love!
I loved that we got to see maps with how he hugged people. His path is all over the place but all he cares about is hugging!
Pizza is always a great answer! I would also say that. Yum. Now I am hungry for pizza. looks around
The ending just made me smile so so much and boy I loved it! That was just the way to end this book!
The art was really adorable and the style really fitted with the book! It made me go aww a lot.
All in all, this is a book I would highly recommend on this beautiful day of love and happiness! Come get your hug from the hug machine~
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
I love that he hugs anything and everything. This little sweet boy is the perfect main character for a little sweet book.
misspippireads's review against another edition
5.0
Hug Machine is a clever book that isn't too mushy or too ridiculous. It's sweet, genuine, and caring. A young boy is the Hug Machine and everyone is worthy of a hug - animal, people, or object. It's a great read that can be shared with any age.
2021 storytime theme: Love
2024 storytime theme: Hugs
Reviewed from a library copy.
2021 storytime theme: Love
2024 storytime theme: Hugs
Reviewed from a library copy.
emilykabbott's review against another edition
5.0
Forever my favourite kids book, it’s my go to gift - always a hit with the 18 month old crowd.
thestoryowl's review against another edition
5.0
I can't wait to read this in storytime!! The humor is fantastic and the watercolor illustrations are great. Get ready for the hug machine!!
annabannana's review against another edition
2.0
In the first part of the book, no one looks at all happy to be hugged/tackled.
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
2.0
Another one that I really wanted to love but have some serious issues with due to the lack of consent accounted for in this book. I liked the end, the idea that even those who are always doing the caring and comforting need care and comfort, but there's a lot of non-consensual hugging going on here.
itselvv's review against another edition
5.0
ظريف لدرجة أنه خلاني أضحك بصوت عالي. يعني، ظريف لأقصى درجة.