Porcupine and Cactus

Written by Katie Frawley · Illustrated by Alex Willmore

Can a chatty porcupine befriend a silent cactus in the desert?

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32 pages· AD510L

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Bookroo's summary

In the vast desert, a chatty porcupine meets a silent cactus, hoping for friendship. But as Porcupine tries to connect, Cactus remains unresponsive. Misunderstandings abound—can they overcome their prickly differences and become friends? Discover the humor and heart in this tale of unlikely companionship.

From the publisher

A prickly tale about an unlikely friendship between a hopeful and chatty porcupine who attempts to befriend a cactus in the desert. Perfect for fans of I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey and Goodnight Already by Jory John! On a long and lonely desert walk, chatty and outgoing Porcupine discovers quiet Cactus and couldn’t be happier. These two spiky specimens are sure to have tons in common! But when Porcupine tries to get to know his new pal, Cactus doesn’t say a word. After a miscommunication, Porcupine realizes Cactus is more than shy, he’s downright prickly! Will these new buddies manage to mend their friendship? With witty and humorous text from acclaimed author Katie Frawley and comical and expressive art from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore, Porcupine and Cactus is a funny and endearing story of two unlikely friends. Perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey, Drew Daywalt, and Jory John.

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