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Hugsby

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Hugsby tells the heartwarming story of Shelly and her pet monster, Hugsby. Unlike other pet monsters who perform impressive tricks like juggling and flips, Hugsby’s special talent is giving the best hugs ever. As Pet Monster Show and Tell Day approaches, Shelly worries about Hugsby’s lack of fancy skills, but soon discovers that love and hugs mean much more than tricks.
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Format: Hardback
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This charming tale is perfect for young children and families who value affection and kindness over showy talents. It offers a gentle message about acceptance, making it a lovely read for preschool and early primary school audiences.

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The most adorable pet monster ever shows what everyone needs: hugs!

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The most adorable pet monster ever shows what everyone needs—hugs!

When Shelly adopts her pet monster Hugsby she loves everything about him. It doesn't matter that he can't do fancy tricks, or whistle, or blow bubbles. He gives the best hugs ever.

But when Pet Monster Show and Tell Day arrives, Shelly worries. What can Hugsby do? All the other pet monsters can juggle, do flips, or even Hula-hoop! Finally, it's time to show everyone her beloved Hugsby... and finally Shelly realizes that what she loves about Hugsby is more important than fancy tricks. Hugsby gives the best hugs ever!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984835987

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Dow came to America from Thailand as a child and became a pediatrician. While raising her daughters, she found her passion in children's book art. She lives in Lone Tree, Colorado, near Denver with her husband of over two and a half decades, three artistic daughters, one dwarf rabbit, one guinea pig, one tiny frog, and a really cool, old bearded dragon named Sparkles. Dow also enjoys fast and furious sewing projects and limited (she's not that athletic) hiking.

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