Book Review: Can I Give You a Squish? by Emily Neilson

Can I Give You a Squish?
by Emily Neilson (jP Neilson)

 

This adorably-illustrated book is a great way to teach children to ask before hugging anyone. Although some of us are especially comfortable hugging, be it with family or strangers, COVID-19 has given us extra reasons to be extra careful. Not only do we need to be aware of everyone’s 6-foot bubble these days, but we also need to be aware that not everyone enjoys being hugged. This book reminds us of our options for showing love to our friends. I would encourage everyone to continue imagining what friendship looks like now that we need additional safety measures in place.

 

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try I Like It When, by Mary Murphy or Will Ladybug Hug?, by Hilary Leung.]

 

[ publisher’s official Can I Give You a Squish? web page ] | [ official Emily Neilson web site ]

 

Recommended by Naomi S.
Eiseley Branch Library

 

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