hug machine. scott campbell. (261)

i came across scott campbell's hug machine while checking out his art on his website.  his work is always on show at this one gallery i love, gallery 1988.  however, i didn't check out the book until strand books instagram reminded me that it would be a great valentine's day read.

hug machine is an adorable picture book about a little boy that loves to hug.  

he hugs to help:

and he hugs everything:

(the ice cream truck is my favorite drawing!)

he encounters some challenging things to hug (i won't ruin the surprise) but always accomplishes his mission:

and pizza is his fuel!!!

as you can see the illustrations are adorable and this book is a delight. it is a new favorite of mine!!! i want to give it a hug!!