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Hug Time

by Patrick McDonnell

A kitten’s list of kindness

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    New York Times bestseller

AlbakiReads Editorial

A kitten’s list of kindness

Jules, a kitten eager to share affection, makes a “Hug To-Do List” that puts endangered animals first. His journey ranges from Africa and the North Pole to his own backyard, linking care for wildlife with the small, everyday act of showing someone love. The environmental subject is woven into a rhyming story about kindness, with the scale of Jules’s mission balanced by the idea that caring can begin close to home. The hardcover edition is described as a sturdy board book with a heart-shaped cutout on its cover.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8, matching the supplied age range.
  • Families seeking a rhyming story that combines affection and environmental themes.
  • Young readers interested in animals and endangered species.

Themes

Kindness and affectionCare for endangered speciesEnvironmental awarenessTaking small acts of care close to home

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Book overview

The New York Times bestselling book that celebrates love and hugs--from beloved MUTTS cartoonist and Caldecott honor-winning artist Patrick McDonnell!

There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug! Jules the kitten (also known in the MUTTS cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin'") knows that hugs can make the world a better place. So he makes a "Hug To-Do List"--with the endangered species of the world at the top--and travels the globe to show all of the animals that someone cares. One hug at a time, this little kitten will make a big difference!

From Africa to the North Pole to his own back yard, Jules proves a hug is the simplest--but kindest--gift we can give. Along the way, he learns that the world is vast, but we can start small with showing our love. With its gently environmental theme, this joyous rhyming story about sharing love is an ideal gift year-round. This sturdy board book features a heart-shaped die-cut on the cover.

Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
Me...Jane
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
Art
Hug Time
Tek
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters' Monster
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