Won't You Be My Hugaroo?

by: Joanne Ryder and Melissa Sweet

Published by: Harcourt Children's Books

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Won't You Be My Hugaroo? by Joanne Ryder and Melissa Sweet is the perfect children's book of special occasion hugs between friends and family members. As a grandmother, I choose to make myself the hugger of all my special grandchildren.

Whether it is a catch-you hug that is full of play, a twirly hug that will make you spin, a cheer-up hug to save the day, a good-bye hug that is long and slow or any of the other special hugs, children and adults alike will enjoy this delightful book about caring for others through hugs.

The illustrations are whimsical, colorful and eye-catching and will capture the attention of the little ones spending some special time with Won't You Be My Hugaroo?

Armchair Interviews says: Won't You Be My Hugaroo? is a children's book for all occasions, especially at bedtime when the special hugs will have to last the night. And what can be better than nodding off, after a hug, knowing you are cherished? Now that's security.