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Zoe Waring

No Hugs for Porcupine

No Hugs for Porcupine

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Poor Porcupine cannot be hugged due to his quills, so he feels left out. Armadillo shows him a warm, fuzzy kiss, and Porcupine is delighted to share it with his friends. The book teaches that making the most of your physical limitations can lead to love and friendship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.


Poor Porcupine just cannot be hugged-his quills are too spikey! Each night, before settling down to sleep, all of Porcupine's forest friends hug each other goodnight. All except Porcupine, who feels left out-and grumpy! But when Armadillo shows him what a warm, fuzzy kiss is (even for a porcupine!), Porcupine is delighted and cannot wait to show his friends.

With adorable art, Zoe Waring's story of making the most out of your physical limitations is sure to win hearts. No Hugs for Porcupine is filled with love and friendship, and is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, or any day that requires a hug and a kiss.

Porcupine is a unique creature in the forest, with his sharp quills that protect him from predators. He longs for companionship and affection, but his quills make it difficult for others to get close to him. One day, Armadillo, a gentle and kind creature, comes across Porcupine and decides to show him what a warm, fuzzy kiss is like. Porcupine is initially hesitant, but Armadillo's persistence and affection eventually win him over. From that day on, Porcupine and Armadillo become best friends, and Porcupine learns that even though he may be different from others, he can still find love and friendship.

The story teaches children a valuable lesson about acceptance and understanding. Porcupine's quills may be scary, but they are a part of who he is. Armadillo sees beyond that and treats Porcupine with kindness and respect. This teaches children that it is important to look beyond physical differences and see the beauty and value in each person. No Hugs for Porcupine is a beautiful and heartwarming story that will inspire children to embrace their uniqueness and find love and friendship in unexpected places.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 213 x 261 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780762462254

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