About the Book In this new, irresistibly funny picture book from the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug, 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 whos happy to hug. Full color. Book Synopsis 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 whos happy to hug -- a snake!Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabeys 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 Valentines Day or any day that requires a hug! From the Back Cover A truly adorable tale from the best-selling creator of the PIG THE PUG series & THELMA THE UNICORN. Review Quotes Praise for Pig the Winner : The goggle-eyed cartoon illustrations are fun, funny, and appealingly grotesque in their exaggerated goofiness, and they are a good match for the rhyming text. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Pig the Pug : Blabeys jaunty rhymes will make for some fun read-alouds. -- Publishers Weekly About The Author Aaron Blabey has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children -- the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys , Pig the Pug , and Thelma the Unicorn . In 2018 it was announced that a movie adaptation of The Bad Guys is in development at DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. Aarons books have won many awards, including nine REAL Awards, an INDIE Book Award for Childrens Book of the Year, a Childrens Book Council of Australia -- Book of the Year Award, a NSW Premiers Literary Award for Childrens Literature, two Australian Book Design Awards, and a Childrens Peace Literature Award.