Book : Hug Machine - Campbell, Scott

-Titulo Original : Hug Machine

-Fabricante :

Atheneum Books For Young Readers

-Descripcion Original:

Who have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale.Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine! Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED! This endearing story encourages a warm, caring, and buoyantly affectionate approach to life. Everyone deserves a hug-and this book! From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1-Much like cats, young children can be quite persnickety about whom they embrace and when. Not so with this storys protagonist, aka the Hug Machine. This boy takes it upon himself to calm and cheer everyone, and everything (rocks, trees), he encounters with a warm hug. He takes his work quite seriously and no challenge is too tough (a porcupine) or large (a whale) for him to wrap his arms around. Its a big, important job that requires frequent refueling (pizza) to keep his hugging energy high, but hes up to the task. Finally, when hes about to collapse from exhaustion, he acquiesces to his moms request and lets her hold the Hug Machine in her arms. Campbells stylized watercolor cartoon art is the perfect foil for the straightforward text. The humor is deadpan and the illustrations, though quirky, are enormously appealing. The diminutive boy is depicted with large eyes and extra-long arms, so hes well prepared for his chosen mission. Absolutely irresistible.-Luann Toth, School Library Journal Review * A feel-good ride, full of droll artistic asides and an abundance of caring.... In his first outing as an author, Campbell shines. Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCampbell’s simply outlined watercolors exude warmth, emotion, and sly humor, from the deadpan expressions of several surprised recipients of the Hug Machine’s hugs to his own serenely closed eyes during each hug, which make it clear that he’s giving each hug his utmost. Publishers WeeklyThe noodle-armed little boy who loves hugs is irrepressibly charming....delightfully rendered, and the hug machine’s enthusiasm for friendliness is hard not to love. BooklistAbsolutely irresistable. School Library Journal*Whether for bedtime or storytime, affectionate kids and adults will thoroughly embrace (ahem) this fuzzy and goofy paean to cuddling. The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, STARRED REVIEWa non-sappy, warm-hearted ending to a book that feels just like a big ol’ hug -- The Horn Book Magazine November/December 2014 About the Author Scott Campbell’s paintings have appeared in numerous shows and publications around the world. He has created award-winning comics, such as “Igloo Head and Tree Head,” which appeared in the Flight anthology, and is the illustrator of Zombie in Love and Zombie in Love 2 1 by Kelly DiPucchio; East Dragon, West Dragon by Robyn Eversole; and If Dogs Run Free by Bob Dylan. He is the author and illustrator of Hug Machine. Scott lives in New York City. Visit him at PyramidCar .