Hug Time - by Patrick McDonnell (Hardcover)

About the Book

A "New York Times" bestseller from the creator of "MUTTS" is now available asa child-friendly board book. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling book that celebrates love and hugs--from beloved MUTTS cartoonist and Caldecott honor-winning artist Patrick McDonnell!

There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug! Jules the kitten (also known in the MUTTS cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin'") knows that hugs can make the world a better place. So he makes a "Hug To-Do List"--with the endangered species of the world at the top--and travels the globe to show all of the animals that someone cares. One hug at a time, this little kitten will make a big difference!

From Africa to the North Pole to his own back yard, Jules proves a hug is the simplest--but kindest--gift we can give. Along the way, he learns that the world is vast, but we can start small with showing our love. With its gently environmental theme, this joyous rhyming story about sharing love is an ideal gift year-round. This sturdy board book features a heart-shaped die-cut on the cover.

Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
Me...Jane
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters' Monster
Tek

Review Quotes

Praise for MUTTS:

National Cartoonist Society Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year 1999
National Cartoonist Society Reuben Award for Comic Strip of the Year 1997
Harvey Award for Best Comic Strip 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003
PETA Humanitarian Award 2001

"McDonnell, creator of the comic strip Mutts, has a fan base that will greet this book with open arms."--Publishers Weekly

"This would be a fine gift or story-time choice."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Patrick McDonnell's beloved and award-winning comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for 30 years. Charles Schulz called it "One of the best comics strips of all time." Patrick is the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing, and the Caldecott Honor winning Me...Jane. Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. Other children's books include The Gift of Everything, Hug Time, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters' Monster, and Thank You and Goodnight. Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. He lives in New Jersey.