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Hug Me

By Simona Ciraolo
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An endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share, now available in board book format.Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the little cactus feels, but his family can be... Read More
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$1999
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In her debut picture book, Simona Ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share.

An endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share, now available in board book format.

Description

An endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share, now available in board book format.

Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the little cactus feels, but his family can be pretty prickly . . . So one day Felipe sets off to find a friend and, just maybe. that long awaited hug.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781838742003

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Simona Ciraolo is a Sardinian born author and illustrator whose witty and endearing tales recently won her the Sebastian Walker Award. Ciraolo studied animation at the National Film School in Turin, Italy, before moving to the UK where she undertook an MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She has also worked as a freelance 2D animator for children's TV shows and illustrated five picture books for an independent Italian publisher. Simona lives in London.

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