Perfect Picture Book Friday: Hedgehog Needs a Hug PLUS Giveaway

Posted on June 22, 2018 by viviankirkfield

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday! I’m so happy to bring you one of the new 2018 debuts! This one is such a perfect marriage of text and illustrations – and one of the reasons for that is because it was created by the very talented author/illustrator Jen Betton. I fell in love with her heartfelt drawings of all of the animal characters and I think you will also. And guess what? Jen will be stopping by Will Write for Cookies tomorrow with an inside peek at her writing/illustrating life.

Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post and on tomorrow’s for a chance to win a copy of this wonderful book!

HEDGEHOG NEEDS A HUG

Written and illustrated by Jen Betton

Published by G.P.Putnam’s Sons (June 2018)

Ages: 4-8

Themes: Friendship

Synopsis: From Amazon:

Everyone needs hugs, even if they’re prickly.

When Hedgehog wakes up feeling down in the snout and droopy in the prickles, he knows a hug will make him feel much better. But none of his animal friends are eager to wrap their arms around Hedgehog’s prickles, and he’s too smart to fall for Fox’s sly offer.

Then Hedgehog gets a surprise: Another animal in the forest is feeling exactly the same way.

Luckily, both are kind and brave enough for the perfect hug

Why I like this book:

Text filled with heart and humor is paired with gorgeous heartfelt illustrations
I LOVE friendship stories – and so do children
Kids will really relate to how Hedgehog is feeling

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Photo courtesy: https://totallythebomb.com/25-totally-cute-hedgehog-crafts

Can you believe all of these awesome hedgehog crafts? For detailed instructions, please go to: https://totallythebomb.com/25-totally-cute-hedgehog-crafts

Matthew Winner gave a shout out to Jen’s new trailer for HEDGEHOG NEEDS A HUG: http://www.matthewcwinner.com/single-post/2018/06/05/HEDGEHOG-NEEDS-A-HUG-Book-Trailer-Premiere

Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered in the book giveaway…and please support your favorite authors and illustrators by buying their books, telling friends about their books, and writing reviews for their books.

And definitely don’t miss coming tomorrow when author/illustrator Jen Betton stops by to chat on Will Write for Cookies.

Happy Summer to all…and have a safe weekend!

38 thoughts on “Perfect Picture Book Friday: Hedgehog Needs a Hug PLUS Giveaway”

Jaclyn Kruzie on June 22, 2018 at 12:29 am said:

This book looks adorable! Can’t wait to read it!

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Maria Marshall on June 22, 2018 at 2:41 am said:

Vivian and Jen, I fell in love with the cover when it was first released. I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the fun activity suggestions.

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Jodi McKay on June 22, 2018 at 7:38 am said:

I just love that hedgie’s smile! What a perfect premise for that pokey little pal, can’t wait to read this book!

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Susanna Tarpley on June 22, 2018 at 8:11 am said:

I’ve been hearing about this wonderful book and would love a copy for our library ! I feel students could really benefit from this book!

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- Jen Betton on June 22, 2018 at 9:33 am said:
  
  Yay! So glad you think so!
  
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Tracy Hora on June 22, 2018 at 8:40 am said:

Can’t wait to read this one – sooooo cute!

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Beth Gallagher on June 22, 2018 at 8:51 am said:

This looks adorable!!! (I have a soft spot for these little creatures.) Thanks for another Perfect Picturebook Friday! ♥️♥️♥️

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curryelizabeth on June 22, 2018 at 8:51 am said:

Oh my goodness-the language in the description–“droopy in the prickles.” LOVE! That alone makes me want to read this. Congratulations Jen and thank you for the great post, Vivian.

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- Jen Betton on June 22, 2018 at 9:32 am said:
  
  Thank you! I hope you enjoy the book!!
  
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Sherri Jones Rivers on June 22, 2018 at 8:52 am said:

Hugs are for everyone, even prickly pals. Such a cute premise. This will resonate with kids and adults alike. Thanks, Vivian, for featuring Jen’s book.

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Lindsay Maeve on June 22, 2018 at 9:06 am said:

Hedgehogs are just the very cutest! Looks like a lovely story.

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Olivia Rehfield on June 22, 2018 at 9:31 am said:

Thank you Vivian for this wonderful article, and thank you Jen for the encouragement to me that one can write and illustrate their own book…BOOM! Look forward to tomorrow…
Warmest regards

Olivia Rehfield
Saintamovin@gmail.com

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- Jen Betton on June 22, 2018 at 2:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks Olivia!! It was a lot of fun to do both parts of the book!
  
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Carolyn Davis on June 22, 2018 at 9:41 am said:

Judging by the cover this would be a great book to add to class library ❤

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Tracy Scaglione on June 22, 2018 at 10:04 am said:

I’d love to have this big in our a school library collection!

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cmdale on June 22, 2018 at 10:14 am said:

This book looks so adorable I just want to “hug” it!!!

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- Jen Betton on June 22, 2018 at 2:29 pm said:
  
  Yay! Hedgehog would love your hug – thank you!
  
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Linda on June 22, 2018 at 11:27 am said:

This book looks so wonderful. I can’t wait to read it. Love the craft ideas! Thanks.

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Mary Warth on June 22, 2018 at 12:48 pm said:

Looks like another great title Vivian- thanks!

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Cathy Ogren on June 22, 2018 at 1:08 pm said:

This is such a cute book! I can’t wait to read it.

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Beth Anderson on June 22, 2018 at 1:51 pm said:

Endearing book and some really great crafts!!

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Patricia Tilton on June 22, 2018 at 3:29 pm said:

What a sweet book for a young child. Love the illustrations! Great hedgehog activities.

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carlrscott on June 22, 2018 at 4:17 pm said:

What an adorable picture book, and the craft book is wonderful too. Thanks for the chance to win Hedgehog’s story.

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sherry alexander on June 22, 2018 at 4:54 pm said:

I love hedgehogs, and am looking forward to sharing this story with my grandson.

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Writer on the run on June 22, 2018 at 5:14 pm said:

This book reminds me of a very special hedgehog that belonged to nephew, and yes it loved being loved!

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Mary York on June 22, 2018 at 5:25 pm said:

Love the concept and the darling book cover. AND what great craft ideas for kiddies!

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mariagianferrari on June 22, 2018 at 5:52 pm said:

OMG–I LOVE that cover, Vivian!! And those hedgehog crafts are absolutely adorable!!!

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yangmommy on June 22, 2018 at 6:11 pm said:

I’m already in love with this book & I haven’t read it yet! I mean, who wouldn’t hug a hedgehog with droopy prickles?! 🙂

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- Jen Betton on June 23, 2018 at 6:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you – Hedgehog’s prickles would perk right up hearing that!
  
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mariemanleytucker on June 22, 2018 at 8:15 pm said:

Yay! Jen Betton is an extremely hard worker and super great at what she does. Her eye for color is spot on and I just lover her humor:)

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- Jen Betton on June 23, 2018 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Awww, Thank you so much!!
  
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Sandy Perlic on June 22, 2018 at 11:57 pm said:

Can’t wait to check this one out – the illustrations look awesome. And hey, I love hedgehogs, so there’s that, too.

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Allie on June 23, 2018 at 12:55 am said:

This looks like an adorable book

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David McMullin on June 23, 2018 at 9:35 am said:

Poor little sweet hedgehog. This looks fun.

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ptnozell on June 23, 2018 at 10:20 am said:

Hedgehogs have always been my grown son’s favorite animal. Can’t wait to share this new picture book with him!

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Leslie Leibhardt Goodman - Writer on June 23, 2018 at 1:59 pm said:

I remember my mother telling me when I was a child about a pet hedgehog she had when she lived in Germany. I’ve already logged into my library’s web page to reserve this book.

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- Jen Betton on June 23, 2018 at 6:12 pm said:
  
  Hedgehogs are the most adorable critters! And thank you for reserving it at the library!
  
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kdkraft2014 on July 7, 2018 at 1:53 am said:

Looks adorable!

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