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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
How Do You Hug a Porcupine?
By Laurie Isop, Gwen Millward (Illustrator)
Book #3 in the General Mills Spoonful of Stories series
A boy dares to hug a porcupine, but will it accept?
32 pages· 225 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy watches his friends embrace their favorite animals and decides to attempt the impossible: hugging a porcupine. As he gathers courage, the prickly creature remains uncertain. Can he find a way to connect with the porcupine, or will its quills keep him at bay? This whimsical tale explores bravery, friendship, and the unexpected challenges of reaching out to others. Will the boy's determination lead to a heartwarming moment, or will the porcupine's defenses prove too formidable? Discover the surprising outcome in this charming story of courage and connection.
From the publisher
The third book in the General Mills Spoonful of Stories series! Can you imagine hugging a porcupine? Sure, it’s easy to picture hugging a bunny or even a billy goat, but where would you begin to try to hug a porcupine? After seeing all his friends hug their favorite animals, one brave boy works up the courage to hug a porcupine, but the porcupine isn’t so sure he wants to be hugged! The latest contest winner Laurie Isop and illustrator Gwen Millward aren’t afraid to ask the pointed questions!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 225
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD480L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- July 26, 2011
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781442412910
- LCCN
- 2010006941
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