Hedgehog Needs a Hug

Hedgehog Needs a Hug
Author: Jen Betton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524737127

Everyone needs hugs, even if they're prickly. When Hedgehog wakes up feeling down in the snout and droopy in the prickles, he knows a hug will make him feel much better. But none of his animal friends are eager to wrap their arms around Hedgehog's prickles, and he's too smart to fall for Fox's sly offer. Then Hedgehog gets a surprise: Another animal in the forest is feeling exactly the same way. Luckily, both are kind and brave enough for the perfect hug.

I Want a Hug

I Want a Hug
Author: John A. Rowe
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780698400641

Elvis the Hedgehog wants a hug, but no one will give him one because he is so prickly.

The Hug

The Hug
Author: Eoin McLaughlin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571340032

A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.Hedgehog was feeling sad.As sad as a hedgehog can feel.So sad only one thing could help . . .Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one thing could help . . .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!'Feels like being enveloped in your very own hug.' Kirkus'A smashing story time tale.' Books for Keeps'It's utterly lovely. It makes her face light up every time she hears it.' The Guardian Best Books of 2019

The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug

The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug
Author: Eoin McLaughlin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571370411

Everyone's favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period.Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise to wake up. But where is he and when will he wake?Hedgehog's friends are all very lovely, but they just aren't as much fun at the beach, or at hide and seek, or at holding hands, or at hugs. Tortoise begins to stir - the one boulder that Hedgehog didn't think he could lift to turn . . . Tortoise has been dreaming of Hedgehog. And the hug that follows is their best yet!A charming and touching new tale from the creators of the bestselling While We Can't Hug!

Hedgehugs

Hedgehugs
Author: Steve Wilson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627794042

"First published in the United Kingdom in 2014 by Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd."

While We Can't Hug

While We Can't Hug
Author: Eoin McLaughlin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571365388

The bestselling and heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing, from the team behind The Hug.Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends. They wanted to give each other a great, big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch. "Don't worry," said Owl. "There are lots of ways to show someone you love them." So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved. A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!

I Need a Hug

I Need a Hug
Author: Aaron Blabey
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-12-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338344609

Everyone needs a hug in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug! In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake!Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that requires a hug!

How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

How Do You Hug a Porcupine?
Author: Laurie Isop
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442435577

It’s easy to picture hugging a bunny, or even a billy goat…but how would you even begin to try to hug a porcupine? After seeing all his friends hug their favorite animals, one brave boy must grapple with this very question. Eventually he works up the courage to hug a porcupine—but the porcupine isn’t so sure he wants to be hugged! The surprise ending to this humorous tale, complete with charming illustrations, will have kids begging to hear this fun read-aloud again and again!

Nobody Hugs a Cactus

Nobody Hugs a Cactus
Author: Carter Goodrich
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534400915

Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Goodrich, shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people—or the crankiest cacti—need a little love. Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures—from tumbleweed to lizard to owl—come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed. He doesn’t like noise, he doesn’t like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs. But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover that being alone can be, well, lonely. So he comes up with a plan to get the one thing he thought he would never need: a hug from a friend.

A Wedding at Hedgehog Hollow

A Wedding at Hedgehog Hollow
Author: Jessica Redland
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2022-01-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 180162416X

It's time for the wedding we've all been waiting for... Life at Hedgehog Hollow is never dull, although Samantha hopes that the new year ahead will be a little less chaotic as she prepares to marry the love of her life, Josh. But disaster strikes when she checks the rescue centre's bank account after the festive season and discovers it has been emptied. Who would do such a thing, and why? With the future of Hedgehog Hollow now in jeopardy, planning a wedding has lost its shine. Phoebe is desperate to escape the shadow of her family, infamously known for their attacks on Samantha's beloved rescue centre. Could the kindness of the Hedgehog Hollow team be the chance she needs for a fresh start, or will her family's secrets continue to drag her back? Top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to glorious Hedgehog Hollow; full of love, family, friendship - and hedgehogs of course! Praise for the Hedgehog Hollow series: 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain 'The Hedgehog Hollow series is a tonic I'd recommend for everyone. There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett 'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge 'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet ‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects. The gorgeous community she has built around Hedgehog Hollow is one I hope to visit again and again.’ Sarah Bennett 'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton 'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May 'An emotional but uplifting page turner.' Fay Keenan