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Hug Machine Hardcover – Picture Book, August 26, 2014

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PreS-Gr 1—Much like cats, young children can be quite persnickety about whom they embrace and when. Not so with this story's protagonist, aka the Hug Machine. This boy takes it upon himself to calm and cheer everyone, and everything (rocks, trees), he encounters with a warm hug. He takes his work quite seriously and no challenge is too tough (a porcupine) or large (a whale) for him to wrap his arms around. It's a big, important job that requires frequent refueling (pizza) to keep his "hugging energy high," but he's up to the task. Finally, when he's about to collapse from exhaustion, he acquiesces to his mom's request and lets her hold the Hug Machine in her arms. Campbell's stylized watercolor cartoon art is the perfect foil for the straightforward text. The humor is deadpan and the illustrations, though quirky, are enormously appealing. The diminutive boy is depicted with large eyes and extra-long arms, so he's well prepared for his chosen mission. Absolutely irresistible.—Luann Toth, School Library Journal

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* "A feel-good ride, full of droll artistic asides and an abundance of caring.... In his first outing as an author, Campbell shines." ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Campbell’s simply outlined watercolors exude warmth, emotion, and sly humor, from the deadpan expressions of several surprised recipients of the Hug Machine’s hugs to his own serenely closed eyes during each hug, which make it clear that he’s giving each hug his utmost." ― Publishers Weekly

"The noodle-armed little boy who loves hugs is irrepressibly charming....delightfully rendered, and the hug machine’s enthusiasm for friendliness is hard not to love." ― Booklist

"Absolutely irresistable." ― School Library Journal

*"Whether for bedtime or storytime, affectionate kids and adults will thoroughly embrace (ahem) this fuzzy and goofy paean to cuddling." ― The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED REVIEW

"a non-sappy, warm-hearted ending to a book that feels just like a big ol’ hug" -- The Horn Book Magazine ― November/December 2014

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (August 26, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1442459352
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1442459359
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD330L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,668 ratings

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Scott Campbell (Scott C) creates paintings, illustrations, comics, kid's books and video games. He worked at Double Fine productions as Art Director on such games as the critically acclaimed Psychonauts and Brutal Legend. Alongside this career in games, he has published numerous comics and created paintings that have appeared in galleries and publications around the world. Some of his most notable projects include the GREAT SHOWDOWNS series, “Igloo Head and Tree Head” series for the Flight Anthology, Double Fine Action Comics, Hickee Comics, the children's books If Dogs Run Free, XO OX: A Love Story, East Dragon, West Dragon, the Zombie In Love series, HUG MACHINE, and the new book with Drew Daywalt SLEEPY the Goodnight Buddy. Splendid Life: The Art of Scott C collects much of his work over the past several years and Adventures in Drawing is a Guided Sketchbook for creative people! Scott lives in Los Angeles. You can see more of his work at ScottC.com!

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3.0 out of 5 stars 愛いっぱいの絵本です。
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とっても素敵な絵本で、とっても気に入っています。愛に包まれてるほんわかする文章と絵です。
いい本に出会えたと感動していますが、残念なことに表紙の右下にコーヒーかなにかのシミがありました。
プレゼント用だったので、残念です。
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