Note: I received an F&G of this book at an ALA conference. ( )

A child goes through her day hugging different things and people around her, such as her mother, a friend, and a pillow at bedtime.

This early reader is good for children who are really just beginning to learn some sight words and basic vocabulary; the simple declarative sentences are straightforward and the repetition of the phrase "I hug my" with the naming of an object afterwards make for an easier reading experience than more complex works. However, there really is no story at all, just a collection of observations so it will not be an appealing book for older children.

The illustrations are not a style I enjoy -- almost more like sketches than completed works and the child's face is sometimes hard to read or downright looks creepy. ( )