What do you do on this day? Hug someone.
The hug is a universal form of showing affection. While certain forms of greeting might change based on culture, like the handshake or the bow or the high five, the hug seems to be universal among almost all cultures in places all over the world.
It was the last day of school for the students in my school, so today was certainly a day for hugs!
There are so many avenues to explore using good picture books:
What if you really want a hug but can't find one?
see
• Hugless Douglas by David Melling. My preschoolers always have great fun trying all the hugs on the final pages.
• The Hug by Eion McLaughlin
What if you want a hug, but no-one is prepared to give you one, say because you have prickles?
see
• Hug Me by Simona Ciraolo
• How to Hug a Cactus by Emily Smith
• I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey
What if you just want to say hello, but you either don't like hugs or they are not allowed?
see
• While We Can't Hug by Eion McLaughlin
• Same Love, Different Hug by Sarah Horvorka
• Don't Hug Doug by carrie Finison
• Don't Hug the Quokka by Daniel Errico
• The Big Hug by Megan Walker
What is the best hug?
see
• The Very Best Hug by Smitri Halls
• Who Wants a Hug? by Jeff Mack
• The Perfect Hug by Joanna Walsh
• I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug by Caroline Cooney
And just for fun!
• Hug Machine by Scott Campbell
• The Runaway Hug by Nick Bland
