Hug

Author: Jez Alborough

Stock information

General Fields

  • : $18.99 NZD
  • : 9780744582734
  • : Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
  • : Walker Books Australia
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  • : 0.184
  • : October 2002
  • : 235mm X 271mm
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  • : 18.99
  • : April 2005
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  • : books

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  • : Jez Alborough
  • : Bobo
  • : Paperback
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  • : Jez Alborough
  • : English
  • : 823.914
  • : From 2 to 99
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  • : 32
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  • : colour illustrations
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Barcode 9780744582734
9780744582734

Description

Ever feel like you need a hug? A really big hug from someone who loves you? That's how Bobo, the little chimp in this book, 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?

Promotion info

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.

Reviews

"A picture book in the truest sense... the illustrations will prompt discussion, imaginative storytelling - and cuddles." Junior * Beautifully illustrated... A must for the very young. Heartwarming." The Sunday Mirror * "A festival of hugs." The Daily Telegraph * "A book for anyone who has ever felt they needed a hug... The big, bright pictures dance off the page with such exuberance that you can't help but feel happy while you are looking at it." The Guardian

Author description

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.