Age range 3 to 6

There once was a slug needing someone to hug. Along came a beetle, a lonely ol’ bug.
You need a hug? I have one, said Slug, to keep your heart snug!

As more and more sad-looking animals come along they are each invited to join the group hug which gets bigger and bigger. But will they dare hug a scary-looking bear?

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