Slug in Love
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Slug in Love

By Rachel Bright, Nadia Shireen (Illustrator)

A lonely slug seeks a hug, but will love find him?

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Doug the slug is on a heartfelt quest for a hug. As he searches high and low, he wonders if anyone will embrace a slug like him. Just when hope seems lost, an unexpected encounter might change everything. Will Doug discover that love can appear in the most surprising ways? This charming tale promises laughter and warmth, proving that friendship is always within reach.

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of Love Monster comes the irresistible story of one slug’s search for love in this endearing rhyming picture book perfect for Valentine’s Day! Doug the slug needs a hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug? After a long search for someone to snuggle, lonesome Doug is ready to give up hope. But you never know when love might come flying by! Young readers will love this funny and fabulous tale that shows there’s a friend for everyone.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD350L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about loveBooks about valentines
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.5
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
December 14, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665900461

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