Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)
Carrie Finison
Illustrator: Daniel Wiseman
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2021
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons/ Penguin Random House
ISBN: 978-1-984813-02-2
Keywords: Personal space, SEL
Need a clear, polite way for children to assert their right to being hugged or not? Constructive alternative greetings offered. Vibrant digital illustrations.