My Very First Our World Book

I Need a Hug is a delightful and humorous tale by Aaron Blabey, featuring a prickly little porcupine in search of a cuddle. Despite his friendly nature, the other animals are wary of his spikes and turn him away. But when he meets a snake - who also happens to be looking for a hug - an unexpected and heartwarming friendship blossoms. With Blabey's signature rhyming text and expressive illustrations, this picture book delivers an endearing message about friendship, acceptance, and not judging others based on appearances. Perfect for storytime, this book reminds young readers that kindness can be found in the most surprising places.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes empathy, acceptance, and emotional understanding.
• Encourages rhyme recognition and phonemic awareness.
• Develops narrative sequencing and storytelling skills.
• Supports social-emotional learning through character-driven scenarios.

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out the story as a play to explore emotions and reactions.
• Create a class discussion on what makes a good friend.
• Use for a rhyme-matching activity based on lines from the book.
• Have students illustrate their own œI need a hug moment with a twist ending.

Information:

• Ages: 3-7 years
• Format: Paperback
• Measurements: Approx. 250 x 240mm