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Slug Needs a Hug!

By Jeanne Willis

Adjectives

heartwarming humorous rhyming charming

Genres

Animals Humour Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

Slug feels sad because his mum never hugs him. Seeking to change this, he asks other animals for advice. Kitten suggests he become furrier, so he dons a woolly hat. Bird recommends a beak, so he adds one. After several transformations, Slug returns home, hoping his new look will earn him a hug. Will his mum embrace him now?

About the author

Jeanne Willis is a brilliant British author who has written many funny and imaginative books for children. She is well known for stories like 'Tadpole’s Promise' and 'The Bog Baby'. Jeanne loves to make readers laugh and think with her clever characters and surprising tales. Her books are enjoyed by children all over the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2016

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