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Hug

By Jez Alborough
Series: Bobo and Friends
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Hug by Jez Alborough is a heart-warming children's book that follows a little chimpanzee named Bobo who is in search of a hug. As he wanders through the jungle observing various animals hugging, his desire for comfort grows until he finds what he is looking for. The book beautifully uses illustrations and minimal text to convey themes of love and connection.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate charmingly simple stories with minimal text that convey deep emotions. The beautifully illustrated tale appeals to young readers and those who enjoy stories about friendship and the power of a hug to convey comfort and love.

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Hug

Bobo the little chimp needs a really big hug from someone who loves him. Walking through the jungle he passes lots of creatures enjoying a cuddle - even the snakes have got someone to squeeze. Will Bobo ever find the hug he needs?

Jez Alborough was a runner-up for the Mother Goose Award in 1985. "Hug" was shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year Award at the 2001 Nibbies and won the Norfolk Children's Book Award.

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A tiny chimp invokes the universal language, uniting his friends in a group hug to end all group hugs. Just try to resist Jez Alborough's latest charmer!

Ever feel like you need a hug? A really big hug from someone who loves you? That's how Bobo, the little chimp in Hug, feels. Walking through the jungle, he passes lots of creatures enjoying a cuddle together: elephants, chameleons, lions, giraffes, hippos – even the snakes have got someone special to squeeze. But poor Bobo is alone. Will he ever find the hug he needs?

Using only the single word "hug" throughout the book, this simple, endearing story is told through Jez Alborough's gorgeous, detailed artwork.

Series: Bobo and Friends

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Hug by Jez Alborough is praised for its vibrant and expressive illustrations that encourage imaginative storytelling. It's hailed as a heartwarming choice for young children, celebrated for inciting feelings of happiness and prompting discussions, as noted by reviewers from publications like The Guardian and Junior.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780744582734

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jez Alborough

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jez Alborough Series: Bobo and Friends Young Adult

About the Author

Jez Alborough was runner-up for the Mother Goose Award in 1985. Since then he has written and illustrated numerous titles, including Ice-cream Bear; Hello, Beaky!; Cuddly Dudley; Where's My Teddy?; It's the Bear!; My Friend Bear; Watch Out! Big Bro's Coming! and the novelty books Can You Peck Like a Hen?; Can You Jump Like a Kangaroo?; Washing Line; Hide and Seek; and There's Something at the Letterbox. Jez lives in Surrey.

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