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A touching tale ― The Sunday Times
The tender simplicity of While We Can't Hug pairs Eoin McLaughlin's text with Polly Dunbar's rosy-cheeked images ― The Guardian
An important historical record of the time ― The Times
Precious - but timely and comforting all the same ― Kirkus
Gently reassuring ― New Statesman
Delicate watercolour illustrations, full of expression, are teamed with a timely and charming story, making this a real winner ― Irish Independent
Timely, topical and utterly charming ― Irish Examiner
A book that ought to carry a 'tear-jerker' warning but one that is perfect for your little (and bigger ones) at home ― The Literacy Tree
A most timely and poignant read... will strike a chord with readers of all ages ― Picture Books Blogger
This book is brilliant. It's so beautifully done ― A Little But a Lot
Book Description
From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.
About the Author
Eoin was born in Ireland and now lives in Peckham with his wife and their baby. When he's not hugging them, he's writing more stories. This is his debut picture book, with many more in the pipeline.
Polly Dunbar is one of the most popular illustrators working in the UK today. Her bestselling book, Penguin, won numerous awards including the BookTrust Early Years Award, the Nestlé Silver Children's Book Prize and the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She was also chosen as one of BookTrust's Ten Best illustrators.
Polly has illustrated books by David Almond, Michael Morpurgo and her mother, Joyce Dunbar. She is also the illustrator of The Hug and While We Can't Hug, written by Eoin McLaughlin and published by Faber. She created Tilly and Friends, now an animated series on CBeebies, and many of her other stories have been adapted for the stage. She is also co-founder of Long Nose Puppets, an award-winning theatre company. She lives in the Waveney Valley, Suffolk, with her family.
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