Hooray! SIMON THE HUGGER won SILVER in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards!

It's a story about hugs, consent, and a lovable, huggable sloth named Simon.

Written by Stacy B. Davids; Illustrated by Ana Sebastian

Link to the 2022 INDIES winner page: Simon the Hugger (2022 Foreword INDIES Winner) — Foreword Reviews

BOOK DESCRIPTION: Simon the sloth loves to hug. He hugs plants. He hugs rocks. He hugs his friends. He even hugs himself! So when his best friend, Elsa the jaguar, and others around him start saying no to his hugs, he is crushed. Why wouldn't someone want to be hugged? After being rejected several times, he learns that both he and his friends need to want a hug at the same time so they both feel comfortable.

This lighthearted story about a lovable, huggable sloth is a gentle introduction to the importance of receiving consent before offering physical affection to others, and respecting others' boundaries.

SIMON THE HUGGER is available at Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Amazon, and more! Book ISBN #: 978-1-5064-8308-5

Stacy B. Davids, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who works as a school psychologist. She’s also a former special education teacher. Her highly praised picture books, ANNIE’S PLAID SHIRT and SIMON THE HUGGER have both won Silver in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. She lives in Florida and loves cats, cookies, and chocolate. Find out more HERE.

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SIMON THE HUGGER wins Foreword INDIES Book Award!

Hooray! SIMON THE HUGGER won SILVER in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards!

It's a story about hugs, consent, and a lovable, huggable sloth named Simon.

Written by Stacy B. Davids; Illustrated by Ana Sebastian

Link to the 2022 INDIES winner page: Simon the Hugger (2022 Foreword INDIES Winner) — Foreword Reviews

This lighthearted story about a lovable, huggable sloth is a gentle introduction to the importance of receiving consent before offering physical affection to others, and respecting others' boundaries.

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