Elvis the Hedgehog wants a hug, but no one will give him one because he is so prickly.

Everyone needs a hug in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug! In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake!Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, I Need a Hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that requires a hug!

There once was a slug, / needing someone to hug. When Slug happens upon a lonely beetle, he knows just what to do. He gives him a big hug—and then the two friends decide to pass it along. They meet Mouse, who's down in the dumps, Skunk, who's a bit smelly, and more and more animals, until their group hug stretches wide and tall. But when Bear comes along, will there be enough hug to share? This delightful picture book encourages kindness and goes to show "that a hugger finds happiness 'longside the hugged!"

The reader is invited to consider some things about when, who, and how to hug and also advised to be prepared to receive one in return.

What surprises await beneath the flaps? Find out in this charming book in the Flip Flap Pop-Up series. Everybody needs a hug, as this delightful addition to the Flip Flap Pop-Up series demonstrates. Packed with interactive tabs, this pop-up book is full of flaps to lift, tabs to pull, and plenty of surprises!

A young child nicknamed "Honey Bunny" offers a hug to Mommy, Daddy, and anyone else in need of affection.

It's morning at the zoo and all of the animals are waking up except for Boo the bushbaby, who is getting ready for bed. But Boo cant fall asleep without a special bedtime hug from her Mommy!