Common Sense Note
Kids will read and hug right along after a few pages. The end delights children, and they will want to name each animal on the bed, but the art fails to convey the warmth of the story.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Jennifer Gennari
Bunnies are the ones who hug "snuggle wuggle," but what about koalas? They "cuddle duddle, cuddle duddle."
Illustrator Michael Rex offers some visual humor, such as the daisies around the deer who hug "lazy daisy, lazy daisy." But some of the animals' eyes are so round and big that they look like golf balls, and give the impression of permanent surprise. The animals, drawn in colored pencil, are simply placed on white backgrounds that don't add any warmth to the cozy tale.
A nice twist at the end shows a child getting a good-night hug, who has the same twelve stuffed animals on her bed as were discussed in the story. Jonathan London is the award-winning author of Wiggle Waggle, which shows how each animal walks. Another huggable choice is A Book of Hugs, by David Ross.
Plot Summary:
How does a cub hug? "Cozy dozy, cozy dozy" is the answer. Every animal baby gets a hug and a silly sound, and, in no time, children will be trying out different animal hugs and chanting along. A good read-aloud story. Despite the mismatched artwork, it's bound to become a popular request.
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