I Want a Hug
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

I Want a Hug

Written & illustrated by John Rowe

A prickly hedgehog seeks a hug in a world that shuns him.

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32 pages
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Elvis, a hedgehog with a heart full of longing, roams the city, park, and forest in search of a simple hug. His prickly exterior keeps everyone at bay, leaving him despondent. Just as hope fades, he encounters Colin, a crocodile shunned for his looks. Together, they discover the warmth of friendship, sharing hugs and kisses that the world denied them. Can two outcasts find solace in each other, or will their differences keep them apart? Dive into this charming tale of acceptance and the unexpected bonds that can change everything.

From the publisher

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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about kissesBooks about hugsBooks about hedgehogs
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Book details

Publication
Published
December 31, 2007
First published
September 20, 2007
Publisher
Minedition
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698400641

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