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Who have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet book from Scott Campbell.

Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine!

Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!

This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life. Everyone deserves a hug—and this book!

About The Author

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Scott Campbell’s paintings have appeared in numerous shows and publications around the world. He has created award-winning comics, such as “Igloo Head and Tree Head,” which appeared in the Flight anthology, and is the illustrator of Zombie in Love and Zombie in Love 2 + 1 by Kelly DiPucchio; East Dragon, West Dragon by Robyn Eversole; and If Dogs Run Free by Bob Dylan. He is the author and illustrator of Hug Machine. Scott lives in New York City. Visit him at PyramidCar.com.

About The Illustrator

Photograph courtesy of the author

Scott Campbell’s paintings have appeared in numerous shows and publications around the world. He has created award-winning comics, such as “Igloo Head and Tree Head,” which appeared in the Flight anthology, and is the illustrator of Zombie in Love and Zombie in Love 2 + 1 by Kelly DiPucchio; East Dragon, West Dragon by Robyn Eversole; and If Dogs Run Free by Bob Dylan. He is the author and illustrator of Hug Machine. Scott lives in New York City. Visit him at PyramidCar.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (August 26, 2014)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442459366
  • Grades: P - 2
  • Ages: 4 - 8
  • Lexile ® AD330L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Awards and Honors

  • Texas 2x2 Reading List
  • Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title
  • MSTA Reading Circle List

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