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The Roar
Series: Hedgehog & Friends
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Perfect for young children experiencing strong emotions, this book suits parents, carers, and educators looking for a sensitive story about patience, empathy, and friendship.
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A quarter of a million copies sold in the series! Our favourite Hedgehog and Tortoise are back, helping children with their big feelings of today.
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Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too cross for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh - taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels.
Their gentle approach shows the importance of patience and understanding in friendships.
The Roar by Eoin McLaughlin is a beautifully illustrated story about emotions, patience, and the healing power of laughter and companionship.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571374366
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 252.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 215g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Polly Dunbar is one of the best-known illustrators working in the UK today. Polly's bestselling book, Penguin, won numerous awards including the BookTrust Early Year's Award, the Nestle Silver Children's Book Prize, the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Polly was chosen as one of BookTrust's Ten Best Illustrators. Polly is the illustrator of Shoe Baby, Pat-a-Cake Baby and two picture books written by David Almond. Polly created 'Tilly and Friends', a series which is now animated on CBeebies. Polly lives in the Waveny Valley, Suffolk with her partner and their two boys.
Eoin McLaughlin was born in Ireland and now lives in Surrey with his partner and their young son. When he's not hugging them, he's writing more stories. The Hug was his debut picture book. He also wrote Secret Agent Elephant, illustrated by Ross Collins and The Case of the Missing Cake, illustrated by Marc Boutavant, and has many more picture books in the pipeline.
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