Gus the Pug Wants a Hug, (Hardcover)

Gus the Pug wants a hug, but finding the <em>perfect</em> one isn't so easy.<p>With his loyal friend Sally the Seal tucked safely in his backpack, Gus sets off on an adventure to find just the right hug. Along the way, he meets a whole cast of animals-each one offering something a little different...but not quite what Gus is looking for.</p><p>A frog is too slippery.</p><p>A hedgehog is too prickly.</p><p>A bee is too small.</p><p>A giraffe is too tall.</p><p>A koala is too sleepy, a skunk is too stinky, and a turtle is just too shy.</p><p>After trying and trying, Gus begins to feel discouraged. Maybe the perfect hug doesn't exist after all...</p><p>But when he finally returns home, Gus is greeted by the ones who love him most-and in that moment, he realizes something important: the perfect hug was there all along.</p><p></p><p>Filled with gentle repetition, playful encounters, and a heartfelt ending, <em>Gus the Pug Wants a Hug</em> is a cozy and engaging read-aloud that children will want to hear again and again. At the same time, it naturally supports important social-emotional skills, helping young readers understand feelings such as patience, persistence, and navigating disappointment, plus what it means to feel safe and loved.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for ages 3-7, this story is ideal for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, and meaningful moments of connection...giving parents, teachers, and caregivers a simple, engaging way to talk about emotions, boundaries, and belonging.</strong></p><p></p><p>Warm, comforting, and full of heart, this is a story that will leave kids smiling-and reaching for a hug of their own.</p>

• Gus the Pug Wants a Hug, (Hardcover)
• Author: Melanie Hassenfratz
• ISBN: 9798993532004
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-11-01
• Page Count: 38