Hug me
by Patti Stren
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A bear named Barnaby is sad and lonely until he meets a little creature who teaches him the importance of hugs and connection. Barnaby learns to share affection and finds happiness.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in Hug Me.
No violence is depicted in Hug Me.
Profanity is absent from the text of this book.
There is no blasphemy in Hug Me.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Barnaby's initial sadness might be relatable but not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is neutral and focuses on emotional well-being.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby eventually overcomes his loneliness.
Christian faith elements are absent from this story.
The story emphasizes the power of hugs and connection.
Barnaby learns to express his feelings and needs.
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