Hug

"Alborough's simplicity results in another gem." School Library Journal Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don't seem to understand. "Hug," he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled palsfrom the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffeshrug 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, the acclaimed author-illustrator of WHERE'S MY TEDDY?, IT'S THE BEAR!, and MY FRIEND BEAR transforms a total of three wordsand some of the most tenderly expressive animals ever createdinto an endearing tribute to love and belonging.

Jez Alborough says, "Bobo and his mommy just had to be chimps—they've got the best arms for giving hugs!"