Won't You Be My Hugaroo?

By Joanne Ryder

Book Overview

These much-loved companion picture books that celebrate all the kissable and huggable moments between little ones and their grown-ups are now available as an adorable board book duo. Joanne Ryder's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152057781
• ISBN13: 9780152057787
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 3 years and under

Customer Reviews

This book is in my top list of children's books

This is one of my grandbabies favorites....and I have five. I make certain I buy it for any expectant parents I know. I find myself asking my grandkids, 'Won't you be my Hugaroo?' even when we're not reading the book.

A gem of a book

This is a wonderful book! Filled with all kinds of hugs--a cozy hug, a cheer-up hug, a twirly hug, to name just a few--the lively, fun-to-read text paints a picture of a warm and loving world. The illustrations show colorfully dressed zebras, elephants, bunnies, and pigs (really people in animal guise) spending an exciting, hug-filled day at an amusement park. This is a world where hugs are fun ("A tickle hug will make you jiggle, and laugh and squeal, and squirm and wiggle") as well as reassuring ("A calming hug will see you through, when something scary frightens you"). Lots of opportunities here for interacting with your favorite hugaroo. This one is a winner!

A good read!

Won't You Be My Hugaroo? by Joanne Ryder and Melissa Sweet is the perfect children's book of special occasion hugs between friends and family members. As a grandmother, I choose to make myself the hugger of all my special grandchildren. Whether it is a catch-you hug that is full of play, a twirly hug that will make you spin, a cheer-up hug to save the day, a good-bye hug that is long and slow or any of the other special hugs, children and adults alike will enjoy this delightful book about caring for others through hugs. The illustrations are whimsical, colorful and eye-catching and will capture the attention of the little ones spending some special time with Won't You Be My Hugaroo? Armchair Interviews says: Won't You Be My Hugaroo? is a children's book for all occasions, especially at bedtime when the special hugs will have to last the night. And what can be better than nodding off, after a hug, knowing you are cherished? Now that's security.