I Need a Hug -- Aaron Blabey

<b>Everyone needs a hug in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug </b><p></p>In <i>I Need a Hug</i>, 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, <i>I Need a Hug</i> 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<br><br><b>Author:</b> Aaron Blabey<br><b>Publisher:</b> Scholastic Press<br><b>Published:</b> 12/26/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.75lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.90h x 9.40w x 0.30d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781338297102<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 0.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>500047 / I Need a Hug<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 10/15/2018<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 11/12/2018<br><i>Shelf Awareness</i> 01/08/2019<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p><b>AARON BLABEY</b> has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children -- the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling The Bad Guys, Pig the Pug, and Thelma the Unicorn. In 2018,