Group Hug
Jean Reidy, illus by Joey Chou
Scallywag Press
There once was a slug needing someone to hug.
Along came a beetle, a lonely ol' bug.
"You need a hug? I have one," said Slug, "to keep your heart snug!"
As more and more sad-looking animals come along they are each invited to join the group hug which gets bigger and bigger. But will they dare hug a scary-looking bear?
Selling points:
- The perfect book to cheer up any child or adult who is feeling blue;
- The story is told in catchy verse full of irresistible internal rhyme and rhythm;
- A great read-aloud to share with a group or at bedtime with lots of hugs;
- Full of empathy and kindness, with a message of acceptance and affection;
- Adorable art with huggable characters and vibrant nature scenes;
- Joey illustrated the Make and Play series for Nosy Crow.