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K-3
Illustrated by
Emilia Dziubak.
Daddy Bear and Little Bear decide to give a number of reluctant forest animals hugs, because as Daddy Bear says, "Hugging always makes you feel good." The evocative illustrations feature borders that range from leafy edges to carrot tops to spikey forest branches, among other organic surroundings. The lush pictures help make up for the saccharine story line.