# Slug in Love - Hardcover

by **Rachel Bright** (Author), **Nadia Shireen** (Illustrator)

**From the bestselling author of _Love Monster_ comes the irresistible story of one slug's search for love in this endearing rhyming picture book perfect for Valentine's Day!**

Doug the slug needs a hug. But who wants to hug a slug called Doug? After a long search for someone to snuggle, lonesome Doug is ready to give up hope. But you never know when love might come flying by! Young readers will love this funny and fabulous tale that shows there's a friend for everyone.

### Author Biography

Rachel Bright is a bestselling author and illustrator, as well as being the brains behind the multi-million selling global card and gift phenomenon, the brightside. Her picture book hits include _Love Monster_, which has now been adapted into an irresistible TV series for CBeebies. She is also the author of a hugely popular picture book series, illustrated by Jim Field, whose titles include _The Lion Inside_, _The Squirrels Who Squabbled_, and _The Koala Who Could_ (winner of the Sainsbury's Book Award and the Oscar's Book Prize). Rachel lives in Dorset, England.

Nadia Shireen has been described as one of the "best and brightest picture book creators working in Britain today" (_The Observer_, London). Her debut picture book _Good Little Wolf_ received a mention in the BolognaRagazzi Opera Prima Award and won the UKLA Book Award. Other books include _The Bumblebear_, which was distributed to over 700,000 children as part of BookTrust's Time to Read campaign, as well as _Billy and the Beast_ and _Billy and the Dragon_. Nadia has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. She lives in London.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** December 14, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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