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While We Can't Hug

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While We Can't Hug is a heartwarming children's book that explores how two friends, a hedgehog and a tortoise, find creative ways to show affection when they can't hug. Through delightful illustrations, the story encourages children to express love and care in different forms, emphasising the value of friendship and connection.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a heartwarming story about friendship and love, even when physical closeness isn't possible. Its charming illustrations and gentle message are perfect for teaching children the importance of connection in creative ways, providing comfort and understanding in times of separation.

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While We Can't Hug

From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.

From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends. They wanted to give each other a great, big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch.

"Don't worry," said Owl. "There are lots of ways to show someone you love them."

So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved.

A gorgeous, uplifting, and inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571365609

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Polly Dunbar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 252.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Polly Dunbar is one of the best-known illustrators working in the UK today. Polly's bestselling book, Penguin, won numerous awards including the BookTrust Early Year's Award, the Nestle Silver Children's Book Prize, the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Polly was chosen as one of BookTrust's Ten Best Illustrators. Polly is the illustrator of Shoe Baby, Pat-a-Cake Baby and two picture books written by David Almond. Polly created 'Tilly and Friends', a series which is now animated on CBeebies. Polly lives in the Waveny Valley, Suffolk with her partner and their two boys.

Eoin McLaughlin was born in Ireland and now lives in Surrey with his partner and their young son. When he's not hugging them, he's writing more stories. The Hug was his debut picture book. He also wrote Secret Agent Elephant, illustrated by Ross Collins and The Case of the Missing Cake, illustrated by Marc Boutavant, and has many more picture books in the pipeline.

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