The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug by Eoin McLaughlin (English) Hardcover B

Description: The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug by Eoin McLaughlin, Polly Dunbar A charming and touching new tale from the creators of the bestselling While We Cant Hug! FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyones favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise to wake up. But where is he and when will he wake? Hedgehogs friends are all very lovely, but they just arent as much fun at the beach, or at hide and seek, or at holding hands, or at hugs. Tortoise begins to stir - the one boulder that Hedgehog didnt think he could lift to turn . . . Tortoise has been dreaming of Hedgehog. And the hug that follows is their best yet! Author Biography Polly Dunbar is one of the best-known illustrators working in the UK today. Pollys bestselling book, Penguin, won numerous awards including the BookTrust Early Years Award, the Nestle Silver Childrens Book Prize, the Red House Childrens Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Polly was chosen as one of BookTrusts Ten Best Illustrators. Polly is the illustrator of Shoe Baby, Pat-a-Cake Baby and two picture books written by David Almond. Polly created Tilly and Friends, a series which is now animated on CBeebies. Polly lives in the Waveny Valley, Suffolk with her partner and their two... Review A touching tale., The Sunday Times (While We Cant Hug)Precious - but timely and comforting all the same., Kirkus (While We Cant Hug) Promotional Everyones favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Long Description A charming and touching new tale from the creators of the bestselling While We Cant Hug ! Everyones favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise to wake up. But where is he and when will he wake? Hedgehogs friends are all very lovely, but they just arent as much fun at the beach, or at hide and seek, or at holding hands, or at hugs. Tortoise begins to stir - the one boulder that Hedgehog didnt think he could lift to turn . . . Tortoise has been dreaming of Hedgehog. And the hug that follows is their best yet! Review Text A touching tale., The Sunday Times ( While We Cant Hug ) Precious - but timely and comforting all the same., Kirkus ( While We Cant Hug ) Review Quote "The perfect tool to start conversations about missing friends and family... A gentle picture book about friendship, patience, and love." -- Kirkus Promotional "Headline" Everyones favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Description for Sales People We have sold over 100,000 copies of While We Cant Hug worldwide. Anticipate a shelf life beyond Covid, as separation is always a factor of life. Eg. commuter parents, relatives abroad, long-distance relationships, military families, families with a relative in prison etc. A heartwarming sentiment and pitch: Yes it will be worth the wait. Reassuring, gently humorous - a great teaching tool. Parents will find it an invaluable support - to return to time and again. Details ISBN0571370381 Pages 32 Publisher Faber & Faber Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Polly Dunbar ISBN-10 0571370381 ISBN-13 9780571370382 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-07-01 UK Release Date 2021-07-01 Series Hedgehog & Friends Imprint Faber & Faber Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-07-01 Audience Age 5 Birth 1805 Death 1868 Affiliation University of Hawaii, Manoa Position Guardian/Mojo/Bizarre Qualifications PhD Author Polly Dunbar Edition Description Main DEWEY 823.92 Audience Preschool (0-5) NZ Release Date 2021-09-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142935646;

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