Hamsters, puppies, and hugs, oh my! How does Harry start the adoption process? Will Harry’s hugging superpower play a role? What will his mom and dad say? How cute is this puppy? Did you know that pet adoptions across the country skyrocketed during the pandemic? Inspired by my daughter’s work at our local shelter, this book chronicles Harry, and his family as they begin the process of adopting a playful puppy. Timely and fun this book does a wonderful job of explaining the rescue pet adoption process. Kid tested and parent approved Harry Hugger and the Playful Puppy is an enjoyable and fun way to start a conversation with kids about the pet adoption process.