While We Can't Hug - (Hedgehog & Friends) by Eoin McLaughlin (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved.

A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!

Review Quotes

"Precious - but timely and comforting all the same." -- Kirkus

"This is a little treasure of a story that can be read for years to come. It's simple and simply beautiful." -- Book Monsters

"The tender simplicity of While We Can't Hug pairs Eoin McLaughlin's text with Polly Dunbar's rosy-cheeked images." -- Guardian

"A book that ought to carry a "tear-jerker" warning but one that is perfect for your little (and bigger ones) at home." -- The Literacy Tree

"A most timely and poignant read... will strike a chord with readers of all ages." -- Picture Books Blogger

"Cheerful, cute, kind, and thought-provoking." -- Armadillo Magazine

"An uplifting and joyful read which demonstrates the power of words and pictures in providing reassurance and comfort in the strangest of times." -- Book Lover Jo