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Time for a Hug by Phillis Gershator, Mim Green, David L. Walker

itselvv's review against another edition

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I love hugs. They’re suitable for everyone, always appropriate, and so intimate and lovely. hugs are my favorite way of expressing love.

lannthacker's review against another edition

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telling time, hugs

sweetescapeco's review against another edition

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2.0

4/10 Possible bedtime book, describes a day and inserts hugging throughout the activities. Rhymes

mamabearian's review against another edition

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3.0

A little rabbit and his mama have a busy day doing all kinds of things, but always leaving time for hugs! I love the ending line, “Time for a hug! A big bear hug and a little hug, too. Every hug says I love you!” This is also a great one to incorporate with telling time, as the mama and little rabbit do something new each hour, and the book counts through the hours as they pass.

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4.0

"What time does the clock say?" I hear this from my toddler son all day long, so this book is perfect for sharing about all the activities of a day and the times reflected on the clock faces around our house.
I was wondering why it was never time for Daddy to come home...

daniellesalwaysreading's review against another edition

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4.0

This book teaches the concept of time and gives the reader time to pause so everyone can get a hug.

ericadeb's review against another edition

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4.0

Read this in B&N the other day. It is really cute. Very nicely written rhymes and perfect for my daughter who loves to give hugs.

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5.0

Once upon a time I had a teacher who would check the clock every once in a while to keep track of the lesson's progress, and each time she would loudly proclaim: "What time is it? AWESOMETIME!" This always served to perk everyone up, and it is a saying in my household to this day.

I'm very much reminded of my teacher in this friendly book. Momma bunny and her child go through their day together, recounting their various enjoyable activities as they keep track of the hours passing by. And every now and then comes the cheerful refrain: "What time is it? Time for a hug!" What a lovely reminder to take a few moments out of our day for hugs, just because.

Everything about this book makes me smile. The illustrations are beyond cute. The language is light and chipper and flows well. The rhymes feel pleasant and natural, not forced or formulaic. There's so much love between mom and child, and it's obvious they're really enjoying each other's company. I bet there are quite a few homes where the refrain will become part of the family vernacular: What time is it? Time for a hug!

daisycakesco's review against another edition

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3.0

Sweet, not TOO saccharine. Good rhythm and rhyme.

klnbennett's review against another edition

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5.0

Used in Storytime 1/12/17 - The Letter L