The best storytimes start with a snuggle. Cozy up together with a good book this Global Hug Your Kids Day — because shared reading is one of the warmest hugs of all.

“Baby Dream”
Written by
Sunny Scribens
Suitable for birth and up
“I Love You to the Moon and Back”
Written by Amelia Hepworth
Illustrated by Tim Warnes
Suitable for birth and up
“If Hugs Were Colors, I’d Send You a Rainbow”
“Written and illustrated
by Sandra Magsamen
Suitable for birth and up
“Mama Hug”
Written by Emma Straub
Illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Suitable for birth and up
“Happy Baby: Hug”
Written and illustrated
by Zoe Waring
Suitable for birth and up

“Babies Love Hugs”
Written and illustrated
by Cottage Door Press
Suitable for birth and up
“How Do You Hug?”
Written by Kathryn Jewitt
Illustrated by Danielle Mudd
Suitable for 1+ years
“Time For a Hug”
Written by Phillis Gershator and Mim Green
Illustrated by David Walker
Suitable for 1+ years
“We Hug Night Night”
Written by Patricia Hegarty
Illustrated by Thomas Elliot
Suitable for 1+ years
“Not Tired”
Written by Sumana Seeboruth
Illustrated by Fotini Tikkou
Suitable for 1+ years
“Love You, Hug You, Read to You! / ¡Te amo, te abrazo, leo contigo!”
Written by Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Frank Endersby
Suitable for 2+ years
“The Perfect Hug”
Written by Joanna Walsh
Illustrated by Judi Abbot
Suitable for 2+ years
“Hugs and Squishy Kisses”
Written by Danielle McLean
Illustrated by Jordan Wray
Suitable for 2+ years
“I Need A Hug”
Written and illustrated
by Aaron Blabey
Suitable for 3+ years
“Daddy’s Hugs and Snuggles”
Written by Linda Ashman
Illustrated by Jane Massey
Suitable for 3+ years
“A Hug Is for Holding Me”
Written by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrated by Lisk Feng
Suitable for 3+ years

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