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32 pp.
| North-South |
February, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7358-4273-1$17.95
(4)
K-3
Tree dragon Sloppy learns that sprite Dewdrop's hugs are earned by doing nice things, not by moping or bribery. When they eventually embrace, readers may wonder why assertive, no-nonsense Dewdrop hadn't just told Sloppy "why she didn't want a hug in the first place" (Sloppy's a licker). Still, Julian's playful illustrations will have kids laughing, and the final spread is a sloppy crowd-pleaser.