Looks like you need a Big Hug!

Looks Like You Need a Big Hug is a celebration of kindness and compassion. It's the kind of book you'll want to give as a gift, read aloud, and return to again and again. With gentle text and expressive illustrations, this book encourages children to recognize feelings, respond with kindness, and take small steps to brighten someone's day. Inspired by one boy's instinct to give a hug just when it was needed most, the story follows ten relatable moments in a child's life, each one calling for a different kind of hug. Whether it's a rough day, a proud accomplishment, or simply a quiet moment together, every page is a reminder of how powerful love and presence can be. Each of the ten Big Hug moments in the book ends with a thoughtful question, designed to spark reflection and conversation. These gentle prompts invite readers, whether children reading on their own or sharing the story with someone else, to think about their feelings, build empathy, and connect in meaningful ways. Parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers, and young readers alike can turn story time into heart time with this book. At the end of the story, one final page is left open, ready for a personal “Big Hug.” Whether it’s drawn, written, or shared aloud, this last hug becomes a keepsake and a memory.