The Hug
(Author) Eoin McLaughlinA beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You. Hedgehog was feeling sad. As sad as a hedgehog can feel.
So sad only one thing could help . . .
Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one thing could help .
. . In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug.
They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony. And that's when they find each other!'Feels like being enveloped in your very own hug.' Kirkus'A smashing story time tale.' Books for Keeps'It's utterly lovely.
It makes her face light up every time she hears it.' The Guardian Best Books of 2019
Eoin McLaughlin
Eoin McLaughlin is an Irish author best known for his heartfelt and engaging children’s books. His stories often explore themes of kindness, empathy, and emotional connection, delighting young readers and parents alike. He is the author of the acclaimed picture book The Hug, illustrated by Polly Dunbar, as well as several other titles that have been translated into multiple languages.
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