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Hug: Book and Toy Gift Set [With Toy Gift Set] (Board book)

by Jez Alborough (Author, Illustrator)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Board book: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA); Brdbk/Toy edition (Jan 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0763621056
  • ISBN-13: 978-0763621056
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 17 x 5.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 252,881 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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How can it be that a book with only one word, repeated throughout, can be so good? The proof is in the pudding (well, the jungle actually) in Jez Alborough's superb Hug,a fantastic picture book that follows a baby monkey on the hunt for his mum and a cuddle.

As our little friend wanders through the jungle, enlisting the help of other jungle animals as they snuggle together with their young families. And all the time the story is told purely by the expression on the little monkey's face as his hopes are built and dashed again until eventually, with a huge smile, he finds his mum and reaps the reward.

Hug is a clever, entertaining and unusual book that portrays the art of illustration for children at its very best: characters are brought to life through facial expressions and body language, interacting with each other via the stroke of a brush, creating images that children will recognise and understand instantly.

Ideal for sharing with small children, this lovely book is a warm, comforting read that cannot fail to please. (Ages 1-4) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLICITY AT ITS BEST, 23 Oct 2000
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This review is from: Hug (Hardcover)
This book will melt your heart and delight your children. Through wonderfully expressive illustrations Jez Alborough has given Bobo's word "HUG!" a hundred different meanings. This rings true with anyone whose little'un is steadfastly sticking to a one-word vocabulary!

If you like beautiful pictures, children, and hugs, get this book and enjoy.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars from a tiny reviewer, 10 Jan 2005
This review is from: Hug (Board book)
I first saw this book a few months back and thought it looked good, but lacked imagination. How wrong could I be? Seeing it again I decided to buy it for my 15 month old daughter who now delights in shouting out Bobo (the main character) whenever the book is seen. The story is simple, extremely touching, and has some excellent illustrations that convey genuine emotions throughout. She already has a collection of over 30 books, but this by far her favourite, Spot the Dog and Elmer are feeling neglected in comparison. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to buy a gift for a baby/toddler as they will love it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book open to individual interpretation, 30 April 2008
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A wonderful book which relies on pictures and just one word "hug" to tell the story - the reader can fill in the rest and make it different every time. It also gives the opportunity to let the story develop with the listener as they grow. Deceptively simple.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Genius
I don't know who loves this book more, my 16 month old boy or me. It is an absolute joy and he loves it (and so do I!) when I shout HUG! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for babies and toddlers
Absolutely gorgeous illustrations and just one (well okay, three, and one is the chimp's name) word throughout. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Toddlers love it
I bought this book after reading many good reviews for it, however I still had my doubts how any book with just 1 word could be that good. Read more
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