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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
The Hug
By Polly Dunbar (Illustrator)
Part of the Hedgehog and Tortoise series
A hedgehog and a tortoise seek a hug but face unexpected challenges.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 774 ratings
48 pages· 184 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Hedgehog and Tortoise are both in search of a comforting hug, but their spiky and bony exteriors keep other animals at bay. As they wander, a wise owl reveals why they struggle to find affection. Will these two unlikely friends discover the warmth they seek in each other? This charming flipbook invites readers to explore both journeys, culminating in a heartwarming encounter that celebrates friendship and acceptance. Dive into a tale where the quest for a simple hug leads to an unexpected bond.
From the publisher
“A pleasure”–Kirkus
In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony.
And that’s when they find each other! A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 184
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- April 2, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber Children's
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780571348756
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