I Want a Hug
I Want a Hug
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I Want a Hug

Written and illustrated by John Rowe
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
Dec 31, 2007
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From the zany imagination of John A. Rowe comes the story of a little hedgehog-like creature named Elvis, who just wants to be hugged. Poor Elvis is so prickly that no one wants to go near him. aPlease, a he asks, awonat someone give me a hug?a Everywhere he goes he sees hugsain the city, in the park, in the forestabut no one anywhere will give him one. Just as heas about to give up, he hears someone crying out, aWonat someone give me a kiss?a Itas Colin the crocodile, and heas so ugly that no one will kiss him. The two become instant pals, with hugs and kisses aplenty. Here is an adorable book about what it means to reach out to someone

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780698400641
    Publication Date
    December 31, 2007
    Publisher
    Penguin Young Readers Group
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2007043928
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    164378951

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