The Hugga Bunch books were based on a series of dolls of the same name. The Hugga Bunch are little, doll-like people who live in Huggaland, which can be reached through mirrors. Huggaland is a place where everything is made out of soft things. The ground is like a quilt, and the trees and houses are like pillows. Everyone there is friendly.
The bigger Hugga Bunch appear child-like, like living dolls. They also have smaller companions that look like babies. The baby companions are “Huglets,” and the original dolls also came with these companion baby dolls.
The Hugga Bunch spread messages of friendship and love, particularly to children who are going through difficult things in their lives. The stories in the book series have morals to them, usually involving ways to be friends and treat others nicely.
One of these books, A Hugga Bunch Hello, was made into a made-for-tv movie. It is currently available on YouTube.
Books in the Series:
Bridget likes having her grandmother living with her and the rest of her family. Her grandmother always has time for her and is willing to give her a hug. But, what will she do when her aunt urges her grandmother to move into a nursing home? Can Bridget do anything to stop her from going?
Mary has been wanting a dog, but when she gets one, she discovers that it’s more work than she thought and she doesn’t know how to teach her dog to behave. The Hugga Bunch help Mary to learn that love and teaching require patience.
When Sarah learns that her usual baby-sitter is sick and that she will have to have a new baby-sitter, she gets worried that the new baby-sitter will be mean or won’t like her. The Hugga Bunch teach Sarah how to give people a chance and make new friends.
A Hug is for Happiness
The Hugga Bunch Picnic
The Hugga Bunch Birthday
Betsy feels guilty when she eats her brother’s candy bar on his birthday, but the Hugga Bunch help her to apologize and earn her brother’s forgiveness.
The Hugga Bunch Alphabet
1-2-3 Hug
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