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By Jez Alborough
Illustrated by Jez Alborough

By Jez Alborough
Illustrated by Jez Alborough

By Jez Alborough
Illustrated by Jez Alborough

By Jez Alborough
Illustrated by Jez Alborough

By Jez Alborough
Illustrated by Jez Alborough

By Jez Alborough
Illustrated by Jez Alborough

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Paperback $5.99

Aug 11, 2009 | ISBN 9780763645106 | 2-5 years

Board Book $12.99

Aug 23, 2005 | Baby-3

Board Book $8.99

Nov 12, 2001 | Baby-3

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    About Hug

    “Alborough celebrates the pleasure of giving and receiving good hugs, as well as the joy inherent in finding just the right word.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don’t seem to understand. “Hug,” he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals—from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe—shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp’s plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart’s desire?

    Jez Alborough, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Where’s My Teddy?, It’s the Bear!, and My Friend Bear transforms a total of three words—and some of the most tenderly expressive animals ever created—into an endearing tribute to love and belonging.

    About Hug

    “Like a wordless book, the story unfolds through a series of expressive pictures. . . . Alborough makes clear . . . the elation the animals gain from their shared affection.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don’t seem to understand. “Hug,” he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals — from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe — shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp’s plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart’s desire? Jez Alborough transforms a total of three words — and some of the most tenderly expressive animals ever created — into an endearing tribute to love and belonging.

    About Hug

    “Alborough’s simplicity results in another gem.” — School Library Journal

    Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don’t seem to understand. “Hug,” he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals — from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe — shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp’s plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart’s desire? Jez Alborough, the acclaimed author-illustrator of Where’s My Teddy?, It’s the Bear!, and My Friend Bear transforms a total of three words — and some of the most tenderly expressive animals ever created — into an endearing tribute to love and belonging.

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    Where's My Teddy?
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    Watch Out! Big Bro's Coming!
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    Where's My Teddy?
    My Friend Bear
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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Aug 11, 2009 | 32 Pages | 8 x 8 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780763645106

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $12.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Aug 23, 2005 | 32 Pages | 10-5/8 x 9-1/4 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780763628932

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Nov 12, 2001 | 32 Pages | 6 x 5-1/8 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780763615765
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    Praise

    Like a wordless book, the story unfolds through a series of expressive pictures rather than language. Alborough makes clear the chimp’s distress as he tries to communicate with only the repeated word ‘HUG,’ and the elation the animals gain from their shared affection.
    —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    From the warm golden cover to the animal grins at the end, Alborough’s simplicity results in another gem.
    —School Library Journal

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