Real reviews from real families parents, teachers, and kids who've fallen in love with the four children who wouldn't hug.
My kids were in stitches from the first page to the last. We've read it every single night for two weeks and they STILL ask for it. This book genuinely gets what it's like to be a sibling the chaos, the love, and the moments that bring it all together. Grace Wesley is a storyteller to watch.
Finally a children's book that feels real and funny and doesn't talk down to kids. The illustrations are gorgeous we love these characters so much.
I bought it for my 2nd grade class and it sparked the best conversation about family and siblings I've ever had with students. They immediately started talking about their own experiences. Pure magic.
Boogsie is my son. I am not joking. This book described him so perfectly I had to double-check Grace wasn't watching our house.
Bought this as a baby shower gift and the whole room wanted a copy by the time she was done opening it. Instant hit.
My daughter laughed so hard she cried. Then she turned to her brother and said "that's you." Then HE laughed. We hugged. The book works.
Recommended this to our entire school library network. The themes of conflict resolution and family bonds are exactly what we look for. Beautifully done.
The art style alone is worth the purchase. Bold, beautiful, joyful my kids point at every character and say "she looks like me!" That representation matters more than I can say.
We read this at storytime and the kids were completely hooked. They begged for it again the next session. That NEVER happens with new books this fast.
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