The Little Book of Hugs - Heartwarming Stories & Quotes for Love & Comfort | Perfect Gift for Family, Friends & Couples | Bedtime Reading & Relaxation

I first read this book in about 1985. It was special to find a copy and add it to my library. Hugs!!The Little Book of Hugs has few pages, and many of them describe different kinds of hugs. Each named hug is illustrated by a cute cartoon picture of two or more animals (usually bears). Though the bears are primarily simple outlines, they seem to capture the essence of the hug. I wouldn't say that this is a definitive list of hugs; that is not the purpose of the book.The pages at the start of the book describe a hug philosophy. I have taken the phrase "may I have this hug?" to heart.The pages at the end of the book describe `advanced' techniques that explain how to benefit from the spirit of a hug without an actual physical hug. The pages have rather delightful titles, like "hug visualization" and "zen hugging".The book is usually prominently displayed in my home. Once a friend of a friend saw it an exclaimed "he has a hugs book!". They sat down with it, and started laughing over it. When I saw it displayed at the home of a friend of another friend, I immediately felt quite comfortable.I'd give it four and a half stars if I could figure out how to.Wonderful little book, sent to a friend that is shielding due to the virus but unfortunately despite being advertised as a nearly new book it has arrived with an inscription inside which had been covered with labels.I love the book and wanted to send a copy to a friend. The forecast date was 16-21 April. Unfortunately, it still hasn't arrived. I'm sure they'll appreciate it when it finally arrives, and I know we are living in difficult times. However a disappointing performance.Sent it to a friend who was ill........I could not visit because of Covid.I bought this as a gift so actually did not see it but from memory it was an amusing collection of drawings and descriptions of types of hugs featuring polar bears. The recipient of the gift appreciated it so deal doneI lent my original copy to a 'friend' who never returned it. Absolutely delighted to have an excellent as new copy. It will NOT be lent this time, just in case....