Written and illustrated by: Emily Neilson.

I have to start by telling an adorable story regarding this book first.

Today I had a class visit of kindergarteners to the library. I asked the children to draw ocean scenes to be displayed. As I admired their art, one little boy said to me he is going to draw a mermaid like Arial. He explained how wanted to be a mermaid and snapped his tiny fingers. I brought him this book. He pause and touched the mermaid and said “He looks just like me” ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

This book is about Kia who loves to hug everyone but he learns that not everyone likes hugs. When the puffer fish gets upset about getting a squish, Kai learns there are other ways to greet his friends and to always ask first. This is a wonderful book about consent.

Book submitted by: Library for the Kind.