Hug Me Synopsis
Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the young cactus feels, but his family just isn't the touchy-feely kind. Cactuses can be quite prickly sometimes you know . . . and so can Felipe. But he'll be darned if this one pointy issue will hold him back, so one day Felipe sets off on his own to find a friend and just maybe, that long awaited hug.
In her debut picture book, Simona Ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781909263499 |
| Publication date: |
2nd September 2014 |
| Author: |
Simona Ciraolo |
| Illustrator: |
Simona Ciraolo |
| Publisher: |
Flying Eye Books an imprint of Flying Eye Books Ltd. |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
32 pages |
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Simona Ciraolo Press Reviews
Ciraolo is playful in a very Italian way. - The New York Times
This is a really special red, beautifully illustrated, and laid out in a way to pluck perfectly at heartstrings. A book to make you want to cuddle up and share a big hug with a small person that you love. - Waterstones
Ciraolo's softly drawn cartoon cacti radiate charm- Felipe has a tiny pink flower on his head and a range of emotive expressions. - Publishers Weekly
This is one of the loveliest and heart-warming stories around, with gorgeous illustrations to boot. A wonderful picture book that deserves a spot on your bookshelves. - Book Trust
A sweet celebration of connection and inner softness in a culture that encourages hard individualism and prickly exteriors. - Brain Pickings
Hug Me's heartwarming plot, stunning visuals and genuinely funny cacti- based humour will leave you crossing your fingers, hoping that it becomes your child's favourite book so that you have an excuse to read it over and over again. - Creative Safari
Hug Me is a lovely publication with a message about finding like-minded people and being yourself even when you don't fit in. A fun book to read aloud and explore illustrations with children. - Kids Book Review
Young readers may identify with Felipe's journey of finding friends in a challegning environment. His struggle is relatable and empathetic, and his delightfully illustrated character is welcoming and warm, despite his prickly exterior. - Portland Book Review
This is a beautiful story about how it feels to be different and how making new friends isn't always easy. - Ivy's Library
Such a heartwarming story about finding a place to belong. - @miloureadsbooks on Instagram
The lush, simple artwork cleverly hides what is a very mature story to tell. - The Great British Bookworm
Hats off to author and illustrator Simona Ciraolo, who has given the world its best drawing yet of a balloon with a face. - GQ Magazine
About Simona Ciraolo
Simona Ciraolo studied animation at the National Film School in Turin, Italy, before moving to the UK, where she worked in advertising, children’s television and on feature films. She then went on to undertake the prestigious MA in Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, where she was awarded the Sebastian Walker Award 2014. Born in Sardinia, Italy, Simona now lives in London.
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