# Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) - Hardcover

by **Carrie Finison** (Author), **Daniel Wiseman** (Illustrator)

**Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent--from author Carrie Finison and the #1 _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator of _The World Needs More Purple People_, Daniel Wiseman.**

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

### Author Biography

Carrie Finison writes poetry, stories, and books for kids. She is the author of the picture book _Dozens of Doughnuts_, illustrated by Brianne Farley. She lives outside Boston with her husband, their son, and their daughter, and two cats who allow her to work in their attic office. Visit the author at carriefinison.com and follow her on Twitter @CarrieFinison.

Daniel Wiseman is the #1 _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator of _The World Needs More Purple People_ by Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart. He has illustrated many books for kids, including _Goodbye Brings Hello_ by Dianne White, _Play This Book_ by Jessica Young, _When Your Lion Needs a Bath_ by Susanna Leonard Hill, and the Baby Scientist series by Laura Gehl. He lives with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee. Learn more at danieldraws.com or follow the artist on Instagram @d\_wiseman.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 9.5 x 9.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 26, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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