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Hug Lap-Size Board Book - by Jez Alborough

Hug Lap-Size Board Book - by  Jez Alborough
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Last Price: 11.99 USD

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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Now in a board book format, this story finds Bobo the chimp in need of a hug, but his friends don't seem to understand. With a total of three words, Alborough delivers an endearing tribute to love and belonging. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review)</b> <p/>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Like a wordless book, the story unfolds through a series of expressive pictures rather than language. Alborough makes clear the chimp's distress as he tries to communicate with only the repeated word 'HUG, ' and the elation the animals gain from their shared affection.<br>--Publishers Weekly (starred review) <p/>From the warm golden cover to the animal grins at the end, Alborough's simplicity results in another gem.<br>--School Library Journal<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jez Alborough says, "Bobo and his mommy just had to be chimps -- they've got the best arms for giving hugs!"

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