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The Very Best Hug

Author: Smriti HallsIllustrator: Alison Brown

Have you ever wondered who gives the best hugs? That’s the premise of this delightfully compassionate picturebook which ponders which creature might be best. The trouble is, there is so much rough and tumble and more tugs than hugs. Perhaps the best hugs come closer to home!

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  • Own Voice
  • Black/brown representation
  • Female lead