A review by mgtaitken
Hattie Hates Hugs by Sarah Hovorka, Heather Brockman Lee

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Hattie is excited to play horseshoes at her family picnic, but although she loves her family, she hates hugs! So Hattie must find a way to tell her family without hurting their feelings, but how?
The author describes Hattie's emotions in a child-friendly way and gives a practical example of how kids can politely say 'No.' The illustrations have a beautiful soft palette and include a diversity of characters.

This is an important book that tackles the subject of consent in a child-friendly and fun way.