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Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Year: 1996
Author: Laurence Pringle
Illustrator: Kate Salley Palmer
Reading Level: Grades K-3
ISBN: 1563975599
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Octopus Hug
When their mother goes out for the evening, Jesse and Becky start to bicker, but an "octopus hug" and a bit of horseplay with their father make the whole family burst out in laughter. Bear Hug is the sequel to this book about family play.
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Reviews and Reader Comments
Kirkus Reviews
"When Mom goes to dinner with a friend and leaves them with Dad, the gaptoothed narrator and his little sister feel so out of sorts that they begin to squabble—but not for long. These lucky kids have a humongous dad who enjoys roughhousing as much as they do. 'You are about to be hugged by an octopus!' he announces, counting to eight as he wraps the girl and boy in his arms. When he sings 'Rock-a-bye, Baby,' somehow everyone falls, laughing, out of the rocker; before he packs the children into bed, still giggling, he's also been a tree for them to climb, a monster, and a horse. Palmer, who's worked as a political cartoonist, represents this ebullient African-American family with appropriately broad humor and enthusiasm. A likable book that's sure to start kids romping, and maybe their parents, too."
Horn Book
"The story celebrates family love as Dad spends an evening full of playful activities with his son, who narrates the story, and his daughter. A succession of active and creative games are played, including the title game, involving a loving embrace."
Ohio Children's Book Review
"The illustrations in warm watercolors convey the feelings
of endearment."
Richmond Times Dispatch
"Illustrator Kate Salley Palmer's facial expressions let readers
share the joyful tone of Octopus Hug."
School Library Journal
"A celebration of family roughhousing and imaginative
play....The illustrations, depicting a burly African American father
and his joyous son and daughter, add to the lively feeling of the text."
Essence
"Kids will love this lively look at Dad roughhousing."
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