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Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug

Name: Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781592704590
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Oren Lavie

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A self-important but good-hearted toad, with an ample amount of self-love, discovers his love for others in this entertaining, award-winning picture book originally published in Germany. Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug tells the story of Truman Toad, who lives in a cozy... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug

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Description

A self-important but good-hearted toad, with an ample amount of self-love, discovers his love for others in this entertaining, award-winning picture book originally published in Germany.

Truman Toad and the Quest for the Perfect Hug tells the story of Truman Toad, who lives in a cozy little apartment, all by himself. He loves his own company so much that he keeps a giant mirror nearby so that he’s never too far from his reflection. After all, who better than himself to spend all his time with!

One day, Truman wakes up from the most wonderful dream about the most wonderful hug—and he’s determined to make it come true. The quest for the perfect hug has begun, but nothing seems quite perfect enough for Truman. The hugs he gets from his animal friends are too long or too slippery, too soft or too hard, too wild or too gentle. Truman is discouraged. Will he ever find the perfect hug?

Charming, quirky, filled with heart and wholly one of a kind, Oren Lavie’s story, coupled with Anke Kuhl’s delightfully spirited illustrations, will make readers of all ages laugh—and make them think about letting go, letting others in, and the power of hugs!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592704590

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Anke Kuhl

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

Oren Lavie is an award-winning author, musician, and director. His children's books have been translated into over a dozen languages, and in 2023, Truman Toad and the Perfect Hug, his third book, was nominated for the prestigious German Youth Literature Award. He has also been nominated for a Grammy Award, and one of his songs was featured in the Disney movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Oren's debut picture book, The Bear Who Wasn't There, was published to great acclaim in Germany and was released in the US through Akashic Book's Black Sheep imprint. O, The Oprah Magazine called the book "irresistible" and "playfully existential," and a starred review in Publishers Weekly praised "the charm of Lavie's storytelling voice." Oren lives in Tel Aviv, Israel. Anke Kuhl is one of Germany's leading children's book illustrators, whose awards include the German Youth Literature Award and the Max and Moritz Prize for best German-language comic for children. She lives with her husband and two children in Frankfurt, Germany.