Hug Time

Patrick McDonnell's 'Hug Time' introduces Jules the kitten, a character familiar to fans of the Mutts comic strip, who is overflowing with love and decides to hug the entire world. Starting with his friends and local birds, Jules travels across continents, offering hugs to all creatures, big and small. The book beautifully illustrates that a hug is the simplest yet most profound gift of kindness we can share. It's a joyous and gentle story, perfect for encouraging empathy and connection, and subtly weaves in a theme of environmental appreciation. Ideal for children aged 4-8, it's a wonderful read-aloud that promotes positive social-emotional development.

There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug!And so Jules the kitten (also known in the Mutts cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin'") goes down the stairs to hug his friends, then all the birds in the park--and then he travels the world, hugging all those he meets! As Jules learns, a hug is the simplest--but kindest--gift we can give. And you can start giving right here, right now with the one who's closest to you. A joyous story about sharing love with a gently environmental theme.