Hug Me

This book follows a young cacti who only wants a hug but their family fails to notice. They meet a new friend and just as they being to hug disaster strikes. The cacti is blamed and still not given a hug to be consoled so they pack their things and hit the road in search of a friend. Met with unfriendly strangers the cacti thinks perhaps a life of solitude is the solution... until they find someone in need and know just what to do. Great social-emotional tool for young children.

Oddest story with negative portrayal of family in opening pages. Pictures of angry people with newspapers (what century are we in) blaming cactus for balloon pop. This is for children? Then cactus goes of to live by himself. that's what you want your child to become, a hermit?Perfect if you want your child to grow up disturbed. Save your $14 and thousands of dollars in therapy for your child, save lives by preventing your child from being the next headline shooter from this story.

I found this book title on a list of "Uplifting Books". I sent a copy to each of my college age sons. They all loved it! it was an uplifting story for any age.

I'm a little disappointed with the weak binding, especially since this is a children's book and will likely get roughed up at some point. I bought it for a baby shower and felt like I was about to accidentally tear the pages as I read through it. But the story is great and the pictures are beautiful!

This is one of my favorite books to read to my grandchildren. Great pictures and a sweet story. This is my 3rd copy.

Really cute story. My 3 year old loves cactuses & this book did not disappoint.

Cute, heartwarming story about a cactus that wants a hug. Everyone is scared of him due to his prickles. He finally finds a friend he cannot hurt-a rock. Book is made using recycled materials.

One of the most affecting and beautiful books for children ever written - the story of how an emotionally-stunted family hurts a sensitive cactus. Adults will want a copy of their own, as it resonates.

How to make a suitable, lasting, friend when you don’t really fit in with your family. And what the pitfalls along the way may be. For young children who say, I haven’t any friends.

Lovely story with great illustration

A beautiful book about the search for friendship, like-mindedness and accepting our differences.

lovely book

there is always the right person waiting for us, don't give up!