Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug

Description

Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug is the story of Truman, a self-absorbed toad who literally loves everything about himself and isn’t ashamed about wanting to spend all his time alone, with his favorite person. After a night of happy dreams, he wakes up and remembers dreaming about the perfect hug, and even though it’s not normal for him, he is determined to find the right person/animal who can give him the “perfect” hug. He tries out so many from various animals, but continues to leave each one disappointed until he learns that if he stops taking things so seriously and has more of an open mind, the “hug” experience goes much better for everyone involved.

I love hugs too (mostly just from family members and some friends), so the subject matter is a positive one for me and one I can relate to. As a picture book, the story held my attention throughout, and I enjoyed viewing the colorful illustrations on each page that enhanced the storyline. The moral is applicable to readers of all ages, and more readers may find themselves happier after checking out Truman’s story.