Waffles and Julius: No Hugs Please!

By Ed Vere

This adorable grumpy/sunshine duo will steal your heart in a tender and funny picture book about friendship and respecting each other's differences. From Ed Vere, the bestselling creator of Max the Brave and How to Be a Lion.

Waffles really, really loves hugs.
Julius does not.

Waffles would very much like to hug his friend Julius. Julius, however, prefers other things: most notably, cat-naps. But definitely not hugs.

Waffles will wait until Julius is ready. It won't be so hard...will it?
(Yes...it will.)

This irresistible story is about respecting one another's boundaries--and the beautiful friendships that can blossom when we do.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250439671
• ISBN13: 9781250439673
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Balzer & Bray
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3