{"product_id":"i-need-a-hug-hardcover","title":"I Need a Hug - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAaron Blabey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAaron Blabey\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEveryone needs a hug in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eI Need a Hug\u003c\/i\u003e, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, \u003ci\u003eI Need a Hug\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that requires a hug\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly adorable tale from the best-selling creator of the PIG THE PUG series \u0026amp; THELMA THE UNICORN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAARON BLABEY\u003c\/b\u003e has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children -- the \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling The Bad Guys (Les méchants), Pig the Pug (Carlos le carlin), and Thelma the Unicorn (Thelma la licorne). \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bad Guys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e movie released in 2022. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAaron's books have won many awards, including nine REAL Awards, an INDIE Book Award for Children's Book of the Year, a Children's Book Council of Australia -- Book of the Year Award, NSW Premiers Literary Award for Children's Literature, two Australian Book Design Awards, and a Children's Peace Literature Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.9 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 26, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e I Need a Hug\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42732398280767,"sku":"9781338297102","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/06fae9f7199fc8797b32c4f70bba7f9a.webp?v=1765132329","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/i-need-a-hug-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}