Hug Machine

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Who have YOU hugged today Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale.

Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine!

Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED!

This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life. Everyone deserves a hugand this book!

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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 *
"Campbells simply outlined watercolors exude warmth, emotion, and sly humor, from the deadpan expressions of several surprised recipients of the Hug Machines hugs to his own serenely closed eyes during each hug, which make it clear that hes giving each hug his utmost." * Publishers Weekly *
"The noodle-armed little boy who loves hugs is irrepressibly charming....delightfully rendered, and the hug machines 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 *

Author Bio

Scott Campbells paintings have appeared in numerous shows and publications around the world. He has created award-winning comics, such as Igloo Head and Tree Head, which appeared in the Flight anthology, and is the illustrator ofZombie in LoveandZombie in Love 2 + 1by Kelly DiPucchio;East Dragon, West Dragonby Robyn Eversole; andIf Dogs Run Freeby Bob Dylan. He is the author and illustrator of Hug Machine.Scott lives in New York City. Visit him at PyramidCar.com.