Used in Storytime 1/12/17 - The Letter L ( )

A sweet sing-song narrative is paired with colorful and cute artwork in this gentle reassurance tale for younger children. "Wake up! Wake up! / The day is new. / The clock says eight. / What shall we do? / Wash our faces, comb out our hair, / choose the clothes we like to wear. / Eat from a bowl, drink from a mug - / What time is it? / Time for a hug!" And so begins Time for a Hug, which follows a mother bunny and her child through the day, showing that no matter what activity they're engaged in, there's always time for a hug, and room for love.

Although not a book I might have picked up, if left to my own devices - somehow it seemed like it would be just a little too sweet, when I first saw the cover - a co-worker's genuine love for Time for a Hug convinced me to give it a chance. All in all, I found it moderately charming, and think that with its rhyming text, bouncy rhythm, and cute illustrations, it will make for an engaging read-aloud experience, especially at bedtime. Recommended to anyone looking for new reassurance tales for toddlers. ( )

How do you teach a child to tell time? Time is related to all the things you do throughout the day. For example, what time you get out of bed, what time you brush your teeth, and what time do you eat breakfast. I find that it is better when a child can relate to a story. The pictures made this story interesting. ( )

it is always time for a hug! ( )