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Summary
A fresh, funny take on sibling rivalry and conflict resolution, as two sparring siblings are forced to "hug it out."
Mom has had enough of Woody and Annie's incessant fighting. When her pleas for sharing and apologizing are ignored, she demands they "hug it out." At first, the warring siblings are confused. Hugging? But after a long afternoon of forced embraces, the brother and sister decide to call a truce to avoid yet another icky hug. However it doesn't take long for them to miss that newfound closeness. And soon they're looking for something to fight about so they can hug it out once more!
Adults will delight in a new solution to conflict, while kids will enjoy yelling "HUG IT OUT!" at each familiar situation. With subversive humor and smart, eye-catching illustrations, Louis Thomas's debut is a cheeky tribute to sibling rivalry and (cuddly) compromise.
Author Notes
Louis Thomas graduated from Gobelins, Paris, and Calarts, Los Angeles, in 2012. He then worked full-time in Californian animation studios before returning to France. Louis currently lives and works with his cat, Pipo, in his art studio, which can be found between the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Gardens of Paris, France.
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-A funny, touching tale. Woody and Annie are either twins or siblings very close in age, and they just can't seem to get along. Their fed-up mother finally comes up with a suitable punishment for all of their bickering, squabbling, and tattling. Every time the children start to fuss, their mom explains that they'll just have to "hug it OUT!" and give each other a big squeeze. Eventually, the two get so tired of being in each other's personal space that they separate and play on their own. As predicted, they realize that playing together and getting along are better than anything else. This story is sure to please any child (or parent) who has dealt with sibling rivalry. The humor and charm, as well as the joyful and expressive cartoon illustrations, are bound to delight a wide audience. VERDICT Suitable for any library, this book is an entertaining read-aloud or lap share.-Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Annie and Woody can't stop fighting, so their exasperated mother offers a unique solution: every time they argue, they have to "hug it out." Loosely sketched illustrations reveal many more forced hugs, but once they finally learn to share, they begin to appreciate the hugs. This light tale balances the contrasting feelings of frustration and love that only sibling relationships can elicit. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
The push and literal pull (usually hair) of sibling rivalry is explored in a direct and comically knowing way in animator Thomas debut picture book. Woody and Annie, whose names can't be an accidental allusion to the famous New York filmmaker, are a brother and sister who can't stop fighting. Theyve stressed out their mother, who, in a had-enough moment of brilliance, serves up a fitting punishment: Woody and Annie must hug out every conflict. The fighting continues in progressively ferocious fashion until the hugging punishment proves too much. I can't take one more hug, Annie finally admitted. Me neither, sighed Woody. I'm as flat as a pancake! The two spend time apart until the inevitable thaw brings them back together toward a predictable but highly effective punch line: getting into trouble because they miss the hugs. Not surprisingly, Thomas watercolors throughout convey a strong sense of cinematic motion: as Mom contemplates the first Hug it out, a double-page spread gives readers the equivalent of a suspenseful close-up. There's a cute cat and a mouse hiding in the background of some of the pages, but it's Annie and Woody, a pair of white towheads, who fill this book with smarts and life. It's not a complex story, but it's a wise one that shows through a specific example how siblings get along, even when they often don't. (Picture book. 3-7) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Siblings Woody and Annie are experts in fighting over the same toy (It's MINE!), name-calling (You ding-dong!), and kicking and punching. Not only does their behavior frustrate their beleaguered mom, but even the cat's whiskers frizz in disbelief at their endless squabbles. Mom's solution? Woody and Annie must hug it out. The dismayed twosome is bug-eyed in astonishment as they skeptically practice this potentially unpleasant solution. After each episode of backsliding into arguments, they utilize their new skill as a pleased Mom looks on. At book's end, even the frazzled cat and shy mouse clinch together in a warm hug. Illustrations in line drawing and pastels highlight the distinctive personalities (and hairstyles) of the two youngsters, and the shocked expressions of the cat. Their large scarlet faces, tousled hair, and big eyes express emotions that fluctuate in and out of control. A humorous display of the challenges young siblings encounter in a family.--Gepson, Lolly Copyright 2016 Booklist