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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
I Need a Hug
Written & illustrated by Aaron Blabey
A character asks for a hug from various individuals, but is initially rejected due to their appearance.
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24 pages· 98 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A tiny porcupine longs for a hug, but his prickly spikes scare away all the animals. Just when hope seems lost, he encounters a snake willing to embrace him. Will this unlikely friendship teach others not to judge by appearances? Discover a heartwarming tale of acceptance and unexpected bonds in this charming story.
From the publisher
In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who’s happy to hug — a snake! Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey’s signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day that requires a hug!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 98
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD330L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 0.9
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 500047
Publication
- Published
- December 26, 2018
- First published
- December 1, 2015
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781338297102
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