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In "Hug Time," Patrick McDonnell follows a sweet kitten named Jules (known in the Mutts cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin'") on a heartwarming journey. Jules sets out to give a hug to each friend, bird, and even people he meets, spreading love wherever he goes. His adventures emphasize that a hug is the simplest and kindest gift one can give, encouraging young readers to start sharing affection with those nearest to them. The story offers a gentle environmental lesson through its joyful, rhymed narrative.
First publish date: November 1, 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patrick McDonnell
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