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Overview
"Like a wordless book, the story unfolds through a series of expressive pictures. . . . Alborough makes clear . . . the elation the animals gain from their shared affection." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don't seem to understand. "Hug," he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals -- from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe -- shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp's plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart's desire? Jez Alborough transforms a total of three words -- and some of the most tenderly expressive animals ever created -- into an endearing tribute to love and belonging.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780763628932
- ISBN-10: 076362893X
- Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
- Publish Date: August 2005
- Dimensions: 9.09 x 10.57 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.69 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 0-3
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