THE HUG
with Polly Dunbar

The Guardian: a ‘Book of the Year’
The Irish Times: ‘Children’s Books of the Year’

Hedgehog was feeling sad.
As sad as a hedgehog can feel.
So sad only one thing could help…

Hedgehog and Tortoise are looking for a hug.
SPOILER ALERT. They meet each other in the middle.

The Hug has been translated into 19 languages and adapted for children with communication difficulties.

“SNUFFLE

SNUFFLE”

THAT’S THE SOUND A HAPPY HEDGEHOG MAKES. WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET A REAL ONE? YOU JUST NEED TO FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN OPERATE A HAMMER AND FORCE THEM TO HELP YOU BUILD A HEDGEHOG HOME. HEDGEHOGS ALSO LIKE IT WHEN YOU LET THE GRASS GROW WILD.