Can I Give You a Squish? by Neilson, Emily

An important lesson on consent for over-exuberant little huggers, nestled inside this lighthearted, summery story about expressions of love and friendship. Kai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them. But not everyone's a fan of Kai's spirited embrace, which he discovers soon after squishing a puffer fish, who swells up in fright! Kai feels awful; but with the help of his friends, he figures out another way to show his affection, and then everyone demonstrates their preferred ways of being greeted. Because, as Kai realizes, "Every fish likes their own kind of squish."Author: Emily NeilsonPublisher: Dial BooksPublished: 06/09/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.60h x 11.20w x 0.50dISBN: 9781984814777Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2020School Library Journal 05/01/2020 pg. 43Publishers Weekly 06/22/2020Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2020About the AuthorEmily Neilson is a graduate of the Rhod