Monday, December 2, 2024

3rd December Let's Hug Day










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



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