While We Can't Hug
Eoin McLaughlin, Polly Dunbar
Subjects
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
The bestselling and heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing, from the team behind The Hug.
Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends.
They wanted to give each other a great, big hug.
But they weren’t allowed to touch.
""Don’t worry,"" said Owl. ""There are lots of ways to show someone you love them.""
So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can’t hug and they can’t touch, they both know that they are loved.
A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!
Reviews
I would recommend it to younger people because it doesn’t have much words and it is easy to read and the words are big and it is interesting
Princess Beryl Astronomical 03.08.2025
If I am sad, this book will make me happy. I enjoyed it.
Nurse Esmerelda Paddington 17.07.2025
Good
Chief Dobbin Armadillo 04.09.2024
I liked all the ways the animals expressed how they liked each other without giving each other a hug. I liked this book and would recommend this to my friends.
Princess Mistral Tyrannosaurus 31.08.2024
Star Reviewer
This is one of my favourite books. It reminds me of 2020.
Professor Chester Pineapple 09.08.2024
This is one of my favourite books. It reminds me of 2020.
Professor Chester Pineapple 09.08.2024
It made my mum cry.
Principal Hopscotch Rollerskate 01.09.2023
Thought me beautiful other ways to show love
Professor Tyler Hoverboard 25.08.2023
tortoise and the hedghog
Anonymous 24.08.2023
It was ok
Anonymous 20.08.2023
I like this one
Lieutenant Chesney Custard 09.08.2023
I liked the bit when they painted rainbows at the same time.
Officer Peaches Ketchup 29.07.2023
Lovely book great to read with my 6 year old
Fairy Pixie Bluebird 09.07.2023
I liked this book because it gave me a lot of ideas for hugging and to show best friends .
Chief Gargoyle Vampire 28.12.2022
This is a lovely story that I bought when we was in lockdown. This will always be a special memory of the time we all spent together at home safe indoors. It is a special way to show how you can spread love to friends. I love this book and recommend to everyone :)
Officer Esmerelda Tyrannosaurus 08.08.2022
I thought it was brilliant because it was when it was Covid and it made people happy.
Viscountess Bubbles Pennyfarthing 07.08.2022
I really liked this story. I like the idea of making paintings to each other. Blowing kisses is a great way to show someone that you love them. The tortoise was my favourite character.
Prince Jazzy Squirrel 05.08.2022
Bought by my friend during covid so it’s really special.
Lord Stinky Eragon 27.07.2022
Don't like when they can't hug. I do like hiw they find ways to show they love each other.
Empress Mildred Armadillo 26.07.2022
Ivy loved this one. The hedgehog was her favourite.
Anonymous 21.07.2022
