{"product_id":"gus-the-pug-wants-a-hassenfratz-9798993532028","title":"Gus the Pug Wants a Hug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGus the Pug wants a hug\u003c\/strong\u003e-but finding the perfect one isn't as easy as he thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his loyal stuffed friend Sally the Seal tucked safely inside his backpack, Gus sets off on a heartwarming adventure in search of the perfect hug. Along the way, he meets all kinds of animals, each offering a hug that's a little too slippery, too prickly, too tiny, too tall... or just not quite right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA frog is too slippery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hedgehog is too prickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bee is too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA giraffe is too tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom sleepy koalas to stinky skunks and shy turtles, every encounter leaves Gus wondering if the perfect hug even exists at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut after a long day of searching, Gus returns home feeling discouraged-only to discover that the best hugs often come from the ones who love us most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with playful repetition, lovable animal friends, and a heartfelt message about love, belonging, and connection, Gus the Pug Wants a Hug is a cozy, engaging \u003cstrong\u003eread-aloud \u003c\/strong\u003echildren will want to hear again and again. Along the way, young readers are gently introduced to important \u003cstrong\u003esocial-emotional themes like patience, persistence, disappointment, boundaries, and the comfort of feeling safe and loved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for ages 2-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, this charming story is ideal for bedtime, classroom storytime, and meaningful moments shared between children and caregivers. Warm, comforting, and full of heart, Gus the Pug Wants a Hug is a story that will leave little readers smiling-and reaching for a hug of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hassenfratz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993532028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Squishy Face Club Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Hassenfratz","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48871457652991,"sku":"9798993532028","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gus-the-pug-wants-a-hassenfratz-9798993532028","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}