I Need a Hug by Blabey, Aaron

Everyone needs a hug in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug

In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that requires a hug

Author: Aaron Blabey
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 12/26/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.90h x 9.40w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781338297102
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 500047 / I Need a Hug


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2018
Publishers Weekly 11/12/2018
Shelf Awareness 01/08/2019

About the Author

Aaron Blabey has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children -- the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys, Pig the Pug, and Thelma the Unicorn. The Bad Guys movie released in 2022. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project.