• Age: 0 to 2
• Grade: p to 12
• Reading age: 0 to 2

★ “The rhyming cadence makes this title a great one for baby story times and one-on-one readings...A first purchase for all libraries, and not limited to the conventional board book audience.”—School Library Journal, starred review

A hug and a giggle? Who doesn’t love a good higgle!?

This delightfully playful board book will have readers of all ages chuckling as they read fabricated words of affection. A tickle plus a snuggle makes for a tuggle while a snickle and a higgle gets you a sniggle. Accented by adorable photos of beaming babies, this silly board book takes the reader on an engaging romp through repeated rhyming sounds landing right back at the best feeling ever—a snuggle with someone you love.

Alisha Sevigny is an author of books for young readers and a literary consultant. She holds a degree in professional writing and sociology from the University of Victoria. Her books include the Secrets of the Sands historical adventure series and the young adult novels Summer Constellations, a CCBC Best Book for Teens, and Kissing Frogs. She currently lives in the Cayman Islands with her family.

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• Joint winner, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award
• Commended, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the Year
• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

★ “The rhyming cadence makes this title a great one for baby story times and one-on-one readings...A first purchase for all libraries, and not limited to the conventional board book audience.”

School Library Journal, starred review

“One of the most delightful baby board books this year!”

Vancouver Kidsbooks

“An enjoyable little book, perfect for cuddling with your wee ones, and for introducing the joy of language.”

CM: Canadian Review of Materials