Illustrations and brief text show many different ways to hug.

A young boy known as the Hug Machine is available to hug anyone, any time, whether they're square or long, spiky or soft.

Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his friend, Pointy, with a hug, but he is frustrated because even as he gets bigger, his arms remain too small for proper hugging--but he is determined to practice, even when he gets into trouble.

A child figures out the best way to hug a porcupine as he watches his friends hug other animals.

"Rise and shine, it's time to start our day, with an "I Love you" and a big hug to get you on your way. Hugs can say a lot of things like "hello," "thank you," and "i'm sorry." But underneath it all, every hug says "I love you." Explore the depths of the special bond between parent and child through the universal gesture of a hug"--

A tale about friendship and affection, and the difficulties a cactus might find in getting them.

"Snuggle up and let the cuddling commence!"--pg.4 of cover.

May and her grandmother are a team, especially in anything related to science and flight, but when May becomes the first child astronaut, Grama fears she will leave Earth without a goodbye hug.

A series of vignettes provide an imaginative glimpse into a child's journey to adulthood, at every stage of life asking the child for just one more hug.

Tired of hearing her son and daughter fight, Mom devises an unusual punishment.