May I Hug You? is a children’s picture book about asking before touching, listening to the answer, and staying kind either way. It gives grown-ups simple words for real moments and gives children language they can actually use.
Meet Basil the puppy and Isla as they learn how to be with each other in a new and sometimes confusing world. Through small moments and everyday choices, children see what it looks like to ask before touching, to hear “yes” or “no”, and to care either way.
It is Basil’s first day in a new home. Everything feels big and unfamiliar. With Isla’s warmth, and a few clear words about hugs, they begin a friendship that feels safe, calm, and full of trust.
Written for ages 2 to 5, this picture book is made for families, classrooms, and care settings where children are learning how to be with others. It opens gentle conversations about:
asking before touching
listening to the answer
respecting space
building trust
With soft language and comforting illustrations, this story helps children name what they feel in their bodies and hearts, and helps grown-ups guide those moments with care.
This book is loved by:
Parents of toddlers and preschoolers
Early learning teachers and carers
Families welcoming a new pet
Gift buyers for birthdays and Christmas
Therapists and support workers
Families looking for books under $20
May I Hug You? is a children’s picture book about asking before touching, listening to the answer, and staying kind either way. It gives grown-ups simple words for real moments and gives children language they can actually use.
Meet Basil the puppy and Isla as they learn how to be with each other in a new and sometimes confusing world. Through small moments and everyday choices, children see what it looks like to ask before touching, to hear “yes” or “no”, and to care either way.
It is Basil’s first day in a new home. Everything feels big and unfamiliar. With Isla’s warmth, and a few clear words about hugs, they begin a friendship that feels safe, calm, and full of trust.
Written for ages 2 to 5, this picture book is made for families, classrooms, and care settings where children are learning how to be with others. It opens gentle conversations about:
asking before touching
listening to the answer
respecting space
building trust
With soft language and comforting illustrations, this story helps children name what they feel in their bodies and hearts, and helps grown-ups guide those moments with care.
This book is loved by:
Parents of toddlers and preschoolers
Early learning teachers and carers
Families welcoming a new pet
Gift buyers for birthdays and Christmas
Therapists and support workers
Families looking for books under $20