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Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) — Content Guide for Parents

By Carrie FinisonPenguin2021-01-26ISBN 978198481302232 pages
Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent—from author Carrie Finison and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The World Needs More Purple People, Daniel Wiseman.

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs. He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug or not.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in the book. The story is centered around a child's preference for not being hugged, promoting understanding and respect for personal boundaries. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and aims to engage children in discussions about consent in a friendly manner.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have violence?

    No violence is present in the book. The story is centered around a child's preference for not being hugged, promoting understanding and respect for personal boundaries.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and aims to engage children in discussions about consent in a friendly manner.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the narrative.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book. While Doug is described as having light brown skin, the narrative does not focus on racial issues or themes.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young children, focusing on consent and personal preferences.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The focus is solely on bodily autonomy and consent, with no environmental or climate-related content.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on children's understanding of consent and bodily autonomy without any sexual themes.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote traditional gender roles. It focuses on the theme of consent and personal boundaries without addressing gender-specific roles.

  • Does Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book. The content focuses on bodily autonomy and consent, particularly in relation to personal boundaries regarding hugs.

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