# Who Needs a Hug? - Board Book

by **Dean Hacohen** (Author), **Sherry Scharschmidt** (Illustrator)

**Everyone needs a hug sometimes, and for the youngest of listeners, this winsome board book offers the chance to be enfolded in one--and pass it along.**

Baby Hippo has a skinned knee. Baby Penguin has dropped its fish. And Baby Raccoon doesn't like loud noises, shrinking as a peal of thunder crashes overhead. Just turn the page of this sweet board book from the creators of _Tuck Me In_ and _Who's Hungry?_, and you can help an array of baby animals find some loving reassurance in a trusted grown-up's arms. Maybe there's a special someone ready to give you a hug as well Whether a young child is feeling fear, anger, sadness, or frustration, a hug is the perfect way to say _There, there. Everything will be all right._

### Author Biography

**Dean Hacohen** began his career as a copywriter at an ad agency, where he met Sherry Scharschmidt, his first art director partner. He lives in the seaside village of Rowayton, Connecticut.

**Sherry Scharschmidt** has worked as an art director in agencies from New York to Tokyo. She is now a full- time painter whose rebus-style works feature cats or dogs combined with salvaged sign letters. Sherry Scharschmidt lives and works in Sequim, Washington.

**Number of Pages:** 24

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 6.9 x 7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 02, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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