Nobody Hugs a Cactus

You don't often see difficult characters in children's picture books. Hank is a refreshing addition to that group. Hank is a prickly cactus and he wants everyone to just leave him alone. Or does he?

We all need reminders nowadays here in America that all people (and all cacti), and especially the most difficult of people (and cacti) need connection to others, despite their off-putting behaviors. We need reminders that we need to reach out to others and find ways to heal our alienated. We need reminders that the most difficult often need connection the most.