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Scott Campbell's "Cabin Head and Tree Head" is an absolute delight! This wonderfully wacky graphic novel introduces readers to an unforgettable world where everyone has something unique on their head - and the result is pure magic.

The friendship between Cabin Head and Tree Head feels instantly classic. Their adventures - from treasure hunting without maps to dealing with bad leafcuts - capture the essence of childhood imagination and friendship.

Campbell's illustrations have a lot of charm. show more This is not your typical graphic novel. show less

A young boy who absolutely loves to hug everyone and everything he encounters chronicles his hugging adventures in this amusing picture-book from author/artist Scott Campbell. "I am the Hug Machine," he declares at the beginning of the book, going on to describes the many different people and objects he has embraced. At the end of a long day of hugging, the boy is quite tired - but not too tired to be hugged himself!

Although not particularly strong as a story - really, it's more a string of show more hugs, represented in both textual and visual form - The Hug Machine is a picture-book with charm, particularly for children (or their parents) who like to hug. Scott Campbell's artwork, done in watercolor, is quirky and amusing, particularly in its depiction of the reactions of many of the 'Hug Machine's' victims (I mean recipients!). In some ways, this one reminded me of Nicholas Oldland's Big Bear Hug, another amusing picture-book about an over-eager hugger. Recommended to children who enjoy stories with a silly sense of humor, or who love to hug themselves. show less

A very quirky book, Campbell has created a delightful children's adventure that stirs the imagination of youngsters. Concurrently, by poking fun at the characters and their behavior and social antics readers learn what might cause hurtful feelings between friends. Situations like birthdays and moving are cleverly explored. The graphic illustrations are wonderful, very colorful and original. This book is a fine addition to a child's book collection.

This is a book about a boy that likes to hug everything and I literally mean everything. Even inanimate objects. Super duper cute graphics and such a funny and sweet story.