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Joosse, Barbara

Wally Wants to Hug

32 pp. | Little Bee | June, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4998-0404-1 $16.99
(4) PS Illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown. Wally, a boa constrictor, is an enthusiastic hugger. When his animal friends at school are scared of his hugs, Wally expresses how sad he is. If Wally agrees to be gentle, his classmates will gladly accept his hugs. The end feels slightly problematic--Wally kisses everyone without permission because "he couldn't help himself"--but the expressively illustrated story could start discussions on consent.
Reviewer: Kari Allen

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