One Hug at a Time

One Hug at a Time
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2021-10-27
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781737892328

Since his friend died in the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001, David Sylvester adopted a mission to enhance the world one interaction at a time. To that end, he bicycled and gave charitable service in: North America 2002 - Washington State to Philadelphia Africa 2004 - Cairo to Cape Town Asia 2007 - Istanbul to Beijing North America 2008 - San Diego to NYC North America 2011 - Minneapolis to NYC Australia 2015 - Sydney to Melbourne Unable to bicycle in 2016, "Big Dave"- as he is known - continued his mission via a car and staged Hug Events in 31 states - making it a point to visit places touched by violence like San Bernardino, OKC, Chicago, Cleveland, and Orlando the Pulse Nightclub. The previous year's warmth prompted him to hug people at the "literal" heart/center of the nation in Lebanon, KS, on Valentine's Day 2017. Later in 2017, he continued with Hug and High5 Tour of America and hugged 14K people in 48 states. The experience was fantastic and must have touched a lot of people's hearts because when the shootings in Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs, Texas, occurred - people said, "Dave get down there and hug people." And he did. Since then, he's staged hug tours throughout Alaska, Europe, and Israel. And even did a 48 state goodwill tour during the pandemic just to create more smiles in the world. That's the story! David Hale Sylvester is just a guy who wants the world to smile and has embraced 500,000] people in 50 states and 42 countries in 20 years to make that grin happen. Here are 99 picture-punctuated stories from Big Dave's travels that will hopefully make you smile too and offer a hug to someone too. Enjoy

Captain Cuddles

Captain Cuddles
Author: Maudie Powell-Tuck
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1680102656

Captain Cuddles can stop a bank robbery and round up the bad guys, halt a runaway train, and defeat the forces of evil—all with a hug! Features die-cuts on the cover and lift-the-flaps throughout. When an evil flea realizes that Captain Cuddles is ridding the world of all of the bad guys, he hatches a dastardly plan to lure Captain Cuddles into a spaceship and to blast him into outer space. Is this the end of Captain Cuddles? This humorous adventure features die-cuts on the cover and lift-the-flaps throughout.

Hug Time

Hug Time
Author: Patrick McDonnell
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2012-03-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316210161

The New York Times bestselling book that celebrates love and hugs--from beloved MUTTS cartoonist and Caldecott honor-winning artist Patrick McDonnell! There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug! Jules the kitten (also known in the MUTTS cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin'") knows that hugs can make the world a better place. So he makes a "Hug To-Do List"--with the endangered species of the world at the top--and travels the globe to show all of the animals that someone cares. From Africa to the North Pole to his own back yard, Jules proves a hug is the simplest--but kindest--gift we can give. With its gently environmental theme, this joyous rhyming story about sharing love is an ideal gift year-round.

One Hug

One Hug
Author: Katrina Moore
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062849540

A young boy discovers many different kinds of hugs and ways to show love as family members and friends gather to welcome his immigrant relatives from China.

The Hug

The Hug
Author: Eoin McLaughlin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571340032

A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.Hedgehog was feeling sad.As sad as a hedgehog can feel.So sad only one thing could help . . .Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one thing could help . . .In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony. And that's when they find each other!'Feels like being enveloped in your very own hug.' Kirkus'A smashing story time tale.' Books for Keeps'It's utterly lovely. It makes her face light up every time she hears it.' The Guardian Best Books of 2019

While We Can't Hug

While We Can't Hug
Author: Eoin McLaughlin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571365388

The bestselling and heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing, from the team behind The Hug.Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends. They wanted to give each other a great, big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch. "Don't worry," said Owl. "There are lots of ways to show someone you love them." So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved. A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!

Time for a Hug

Time for a Hug
Author: Phillis Gershator
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-05-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781484451489

When is it time for a hug? Anytime! This feel-good picture book assures kids there's plenty of love to go around-the-clock.

How to Hug

How to Hug
Author: Maryann Macdonald
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780761458043

The reader is invited to consider some things about when, who, and how to hug and also advised to be prepared to receive one in return.

The Slant Hug O' Time

The Slant Hug O' Time
Author: George Drury Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 9780984005819

The iconic founder of the "Beyond Baroque" magazine and Literary/Arts Center in Venice, California, crafts an amazing alternate-history tale of invention, corporate control, and hidden agendas, all told through his "tour-de-force" wordsmithing.

The Perfect Hug

The Perfect Hug
Author: Joanna Walsh
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-12-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442479310

An adorable follow-up to The Biggest Kiss, which School Library Journal called “a wonderful cuddle-up-and-read choice.” Includes audio! There are hugs for wrigglers, and hugs for gigglers. Hugs that are tickly, and hugs that are prickly…But what kind of hug is absolutely PERFECT? This fabulous feel-good eBook with audio is simply bursting with the cuddliest, snuggliest, most perfect hugs. Dive in and enjoy a hug yourself!