Gustave and the Hedgehog Tactic

“Gustave doesn’t quite understand why people always want to hug him. He’s not particularly cuddly, doesn’t smell particularly nice, and doesn’t purr.”

 

 

A gentle and humourous picture book to address the issue of consent.

 

Gustave doesn’t like hugs. He doesn’t like being snuggled, grabbed, or kissed. But, unfortunately, the adults, his little brother, and even his cat don’t care, and Gustave is fed up.

 

In his quest to find a way to avoid being hugged without his permission, Gustave thinks of his Grandpa Guy. He doesn’t like hugs either and might just help Gustave find THE trick that will work every time. “So off they go, scrambling through the woods, in search of bright ideas.”…

 

In this story with soft and tender illustrations, Gustave uses his creativity, supported by a strong intergenerational relationship, to find his own efficient way of saying “no”.

 

 

"This book delicately combines a playful approach with a more reflective approach to consent on a child's level. Ideal for starting a discussion on the subject." - Graou magazine