If you were to ask my daughter if I’m much of a huggy person, she would offer you a rootbeer float and ask you to pull up a chair while she tells you exactly how much of a huggy person I am.
Me: Sweetheart, would you like to share any “Mommy hug stories” with my blog followers?
My daughter: Seriously? Permission to embarrass you? Woot!!!
Me: Easy does it, remember, I can still make your iPad disappear if you disclose too much…
My daughter: I’ll be nice. Promise. Ready? Here goes… There was the time when Daddy forgot to drag the garbage buckets out to the curb on time. When Mommy saw the truck leaving our court, she raced out and flagged it down. After the garbage man came back and emptied our buckets, Mommy gave him a thank you hug so big they almost fell into Mrs. Miller’s begonias across the street!”
Then, there was the time Mommy hurt her back pulling weeds right when the gardener showed up to mow our lawn. When he saw Mommy couldn’t move out of the flowerbed, he helped her into the house. Mommy’s back must have been feeling better just then because she gave him a thank you hug so big they almost tumbled back outside!
And then there was the time…”
Me: Okay, sweetheart, Mommy’s embarrassed enough, and my readers get the point. (You do don’t you?) Yes. I am a huggy person.
My daughter: Wait! Can’t I tell them about the time you hugged our neighbor because he…
Me: That story will have to wait because it’s time for me to introduce today’s book for Perfect Picture Book Friday – Bear Hugs!
Title – Bear Hugs – Romantically ridiculous animal rhymes
Written by – Karma Wilson
Illustrated by – Suzanne Watts
Published by – Aladdin
Suitable for ages – 3-7
Topics – A collection of huggy, sweet, and romantic animal poems.
Opening – Since the Amazon review I included below is the opening poem in this book, I’ll offer you the second poem.
Pocket Full of Posies
A kangaroo hopped happily,
her pocket full of posies.
She gave her bouquet to a kanga-gent
who blushed from head to toes-ies.
Amazon Review – View it HERE.
Rhino Mister and Rhino Miss
Gaze at the moon in rhino bliss.
They rub their rhino tusks like this.
And now you¹ve seen
Rhinocerkiss!
Why do I like this book? Honestly, when I read the title, the word ‘Hugs’ grabbed my attention. I read and laughed my way through the clever, romantic animal poems, and knew I had to share this book with all of you for National Poetry Month. The author, Karma Wilson, knows how to title her poems to bring a smile like Pignic and Rhinocerkiss and Seal it with a Kiss. Clever poems plus kid-friendly illustrations make this book a must share this month.
Learn more about Karma Wilson HERE.
Learn more about Suzanne Watts HERE.
Leslie Leibhardt Goodman 
Karma always devises “kid-katchy” rhymes – a master!
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I’m a fan of her writing, too!
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What a fun theme! Can’t wait to see more of these silly rhymes and illustrations. Thanks.
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I really enjoyed the cleverness of the silly poems in this book. I think kids will get quite a laugh reading this book.
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Cute daughter huggy stories! Hugs are good.
I love Karma Wilson’s books, especially her bear books. She is, indeed, a master!
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I’m a fan of Karma Wilson’s bear books, too. This one gave me many laughs.
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This sounds adorable! And I love the hug stories your daughter shared. I didn’t grow up in a very “huggy” household but I’m trying to be huggier now, especially with my kiddos.
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I have always thought hugs were one of the best inventions on this planet. I grew up in a very huggy family and have kept the tradition going.
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I love the hugging stories. I also like your review of Bear Hugs (please, no hug neccessary). Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Kids will like this one for sure. Great post.
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You’re right, this would be a perfect Valentine’s Day book! Page after page of some of the sweetest poems.
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Fun huggy intro. This sounds like a fun book to check out. Who wouldn’t like Rinocerkisses? Thanks for featuring it.
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I suppose to another rhinoceros, that rhinocerkiss might be quite welcome. Although I’m going to politely pass on that big ole kiss, I’ll say yes to reading the poem again.
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Great hugging shares from your daughter. What’s not to like about Karma Wilson’s beautiful rhyming books. I haven’t see this one and agree with Sue, it would go nicely with Valentine’s Day too.
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Somehow, of all the Karma Wilson books I’ve read, I’ve missed this one. The collection of poems was so much fun, I might just read it one more time before I bring the book back to the library.
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Hahah, your daughter’s a writer too! I thought I had read all karma’s books, but you have proved me wrong.
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I must confess that I had to do a little editing on her writing, and I had to stop her before she shared more of her “Mom hug stories” She was on a roll.
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Loved your daughters huggy stories. The cover of this is adorable and kids will love reading this around bedtime. Ideally finished off with a big HUG!
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Thank you, Diane, I have always loved stories with hugs, and this big ole hug book is a fun one.
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