Nobody Hugs a Cactus

by Carter Goodrich

Love, love, love this book!  Nobody Hugs a Cactus, for good reason...ouch! Hank the cactus loves his windowsill, the peace and quiet and being alone.  Every once in a while someone rolls past his window disturbing his peace.  Hank does not want to be bothered!  He's a very "prickly fellow", yelling at everyone who crosses his path.  Until, cowboy suggests Hank might need a hug!  He doesn't agree at first, but starts to realize a hug might help.  When Hank offers hugs and is refused, he starts to feel lonely.  Rosie the tumbleweed does something nice for Hank and he wants to repay her kindness, so he grows a flower for her.  When Rosie tries to take the flower, her and Hank become stuck in a hug!  They don't mind "After all, it's better to be stuck in a hug than stuck all alone."  Hugs are helpful.  Give someone a hug and brighten up their day!