Hugs Are (Not) for Everybody

An upbeat ode to setting and respecting personal boundaries. It's time for a birthday party! On this happy occasion, a friend arrives with hugs for everybody: in greeting, as a way to celebrate perfectly pinning the tail on the donkey and cracking open the pinata, and of course to wish a happy birthday. But not everybody wants a hug-and that's okay! One child prefers to wave hello, and one likes to celebrate with high fives. One even suggests a silly, super-secret handshake that ends with a surprise magic trick. But wait! Are magic tricks for everybody? It turns out, they aren't for the bunny, who prefers not to disappear. An even sweeter ending? Delicious birthday cake for everyone to enjoy. The delightful cast of characters from Pink Is for Everybody comes together again in this affirming story about setting and respecting body boundaries. This book cheerfully imparts that there are lots of ways, hugs and otherwise, to say hello, hooray, and happy birthday! AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Ella Russell is a children's book editor and picture book author with two pets, a cat and a dog. Saffron and Juniper can't read (yet) but they do enjoy chewing on books. Ella, Saffron, and Juniper live in Toronto, Ontario. Udayana Lugo worked as a designer of products, interiors and graphics before her love of drawing and children's books led her to become a children's book illustrator. Udayana was born in Russia, grew up in Mexico City, and now lives in Richmond, British Columbia, with her husband and two kids. SELLING POINTS: . A companion to the critically acclaimed Pink Is for Everybody, named a CBC Best Canadian Picture Book of 2022 . Provides a playful, non-judgmental starting point for a conversation about consent and personal boundaries . Champions inclusivity in its message, gender-neutral language, and characters who represent diverse cultural, physical, and gender identities