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The Hug

By Eoin McLaughlin

Adjectives

heartwarming charming uplifting

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Hedgehog and Tortoise are both feeling very sad and know that only a hug will cheer them up. They each ask various animals for a hug, but everyone declines—Hedgehog is too spiky, and Tortoise is too bony. Guided by a wise owl, they eventually find each other and share the perfect hug, realising that there's someone for everyone.

About the author

Eoin McLaughlin is a popular author known for writing heart-warming picture books for children. His stories, like 'The Hug' and 'The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug,' are loved for their kindness and gentle humour. Eoin enjoys creating books that help children feel safe, happy, and loved when they read them.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2019

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