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Hug (Hardcover)

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

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  • Hardcover: 30 pages
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (2 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0744575451
  • ISBN-13: 978-0744575453
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 793,869 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
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

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Through beautifully drawn pictures, we discover a little monkey who needs something very special. There is no text, because this story is skilfully told through the colour pictures that take us on a journey through the jungle meeting the animals, from elephants and giraffes to snakes and lions. It gives the opportunity to explain to children how parents feel when their children get lost. The elephants do their best to comfort and help the little lost monkey but they cannot quite understnad what is missing. Eventually, they realize that it's one important animal. As his name booms out from the nearby forest, Bobo's tears disappear and he runs as fast as he can towards the anxious sound. He grins from ear to ear and Bobo and his mum give each other the biggest hug ever. Everyone is so happy that little lost Bobo is reunited with his mum that they all stand together and shout HUG! (Kirkus UK)

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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 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
Published 11 months ago by V. Creasy

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
Published 11 months ago by R. L. Moss

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
Published 20 months ago by P. Dickson

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any childs library
My husband bought this for our two year old and she is in love with it. I love reading it to her too. Read more
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