Where's My Hug?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Where's My Hug?

Written by James Mayhew · Illustrated by Sue Hellard

Jake's hug goes on a wild journey. Can he get it back?

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32 pages· ~620L
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Bookroo's summary

Jake refuses a hug from his mom at school, fearing ridicule. But when he returns home, he discovers the hug has been passed from his dad to the cat, and even to a witch. As Jake embarks on a whimsical quest to retrieve his hug, he learns the true value of affection. Will he manage to reclaim it before it's too late? This enchanting tale of love and adventure is perfect for bedtime, inviting children and parents to explore the magic of a simple hug.

From the publisher

Jake doesn’t want to give his mother a hug when he gets to school. All the other kids will think he’s a baby. But when Jake gets home, he finds that his mom has given his hug to his dad, who’s given it to the cat, who’s given it to a witch, and so on . . . Will Jake ever get his hug back? James Mayhew’s gentle story and Sue Hellard’s charming illustrations make this a perfect bedtime story for parents and children to share.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
January 22, 2008
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781599902258
LCCN
2007026306
OCLC
163614027

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