Books with author Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar

From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, an adorable guide to how on say hello whilst social distancing.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."How do you stay friends whilst social distancing? Hedgehog and Tortoise try waving, letter writing, dancing, singing and even painting rainbows. For all parents who need to find alternative activities for their toddlers, as well as for adults who also need to rethink friendship in these strange times . . .

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, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!

"A pleasure"―KirkusIn this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony.And that's when they find each other! A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.

A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.Hedgehog was feeling sad.As sad as a hedgehog can feel.So sad only one thing could help . . .Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad only one thing could help . . .In this clever flipbook, both a hedgehog and a tortoise are looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony. And that's when they find each other!'Feels like being enveloped in your very own hug.' Kirkus'A smashing story time tale.' Books for Keeps'It's utterly lovely. It makes her face light up every time she hears it.' The Guardian Best Books of 2019

All Hedgehog wants is a hug but he's just too prickly for any of his animal friends; Tortoise also needs a cuddle but he has a hard shell... What will the two of them do? This gorgeous little book by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar follows the two adorable animals as they head off in search of the perfect hug. Each character's story is told in the two-way book and there will be so many smiles when they eventually meet - and hug - in the middle pages!