The hug machine is here. And he is obviously very good at hugging. He hugs everything and everyone he sees, and there’s no escaping. He embraces those who need a hug and makes a difference to them. So, the hug machine will hug everyone, even a spiky porcupine or a giant whale. But now he has a problem. Who will solve it?

We picked this book for its title. The book talks about a hug machine and his typical day. The illustrations are whimsical.

Hug Machine by Scott Campbell has a fun storyline where a hug machine is trying to make people’s days better. ( )

A single-minded little kid is bent on hugging everyone. Their reactions vary; many are straight-faced. And he doesn't just hug people; he hugs trees, mailboxes, park benches, and fire hydrants as well ("I hug everything I see!"). He even hugs a baby (it stops crying) and a hedgehog (with protective gear). At the end of the day, when the Hug Machine is finally tired, he isn't too tired to receive a hug from his mama.

"People often ask what the Hug Machine eats to keep the hugging energy high.
Well, the answer is pizza.
The Hug Machine likes pizza very much." ( )

One of our daughter's absolute favorites - and ours. The writing is great, the art is great - we love this one. ( )

"Whoa! Here I come! I am the Hug Machine!" starts this wonderful book about a little boy who hugs everything. He hugs people, animals, and even a fire hydrant and mailbox! He hugs hard things, soft things, square things and long things. But, can he hug a spiky porcupine or a humongous whale? The Hug Machine will do anything to give a hug. With simple and warm watercolor illustrations, this book shows how a simple act of kindness can change someone's mood and make them feel great. Recommended for children of all ages and their families.

Taylor W. / Marathon County Public Library
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This book talks about a boy who like to give hugs and calls himself a Hug Machine. This boy hugs everything he sees, soft and hard things, different things that are different shapes and different sizes of things. He cheers up people with his hugs and calms people down.

Ages: 3-5
Source: Pierce County Library System ( )