The mysterious misadventures of foy rin jin patti stren. This fiery princess is headed to save her prince and be the hero. Hug me blythe danner narration patti stren is the most delightful and inventive artist and creator of books and creatures for folks from 4 to 104 shes just the best. Then elliot meets thelma claypits and his dream comes true. This lively reissue has comical new art in full colour cf. Perhaps it is for this reason that the book has returned as a 25th anniversary edition. Dialogue bubbles add humorous detail to stren s uplifting tale of a fellow who finally finds someone to hug. Patti stren is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. Dialogue bubbles add humorous detail to strens uplifting tale of a fellow who finally finds someone to hug. A couple of valentine reissues appear in time to say, be mine. And more than anything else in the world, elliot wants a hug. He tries to get people to like him, but they will not come close. Patti strens hug me 1977 the story of elliot kravitz, a lovestarved porcupine in search of an embrace returns with fresh comic illustrations. Sending you all a gazillion hugs love, love and even more love.
Hug me by stren, patti and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elliot kravitz, a young porcupine in search of a hug, was more a child of the times back in 1977 at the tail end of counterculturedom. Unfortunately the used copy a recd was not in good enough condition to give as a gift. Simona kindly came in to flying eye hq to say hi and while here she signed a few copies of hug me for us to give to you lucky folk, order now and snap up a signed book. I hope that lilly will still be reading hug me at my age. But if anyone needs a little lift, get this little book and give yourself a big hug. Originally published in 1977, the classic tale of an adorable porcupine named elliot kravitz who desperately searches for a friend to hug is filled with vibrant new illustrations. Elliot kravitz, unlike other porcupines, longs for a friend to hug him. Buy hug me book online at low prices in india hug me.
Patti stren s hug me 1977 the story of elliot kravitz, a lovestarved porcupine in search of an embrace returns with fresh comic. Stren hug me draws with unsteady lines that give the characters a. Patti stren elliot wants love, but who wants to hug a prickly porcupine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share.
Originally published in 1977, the classic tale of an adorable porcupine named elliot. Like all questions like this, the answer is different for all of us. I was your dirty boy, your good, new secret toy show me how. Patti stren writes simply and sympathetically of elliots unsuccessful attempts to satisfy his hugging need by snuggling up to such inanimate objects as parking meters and assuming such lovable disguises as a birthday present. In 2002 the book was reissued with new fullcolor illustrations by harpercollins. I bought this book for my two year old niece, lilly and we adore it. More than anything else, elliot kravitz wants a friend to hug. Like a wordless book, the story unfolds through a series of expressive.
Patti stren has created a character in elliot kravitz who lives in us all. Written and illustrated by patti stren during a long visit, emmas grandmother helps her understand why its good to be different. Patti stren dearest readers and wonderful people at the. All his porcupine friends fell him life is great with quills.
Some of the published credits of patti stren include hug me, the mysterious misadventures of foy rin jin. Elliot says, he is sure he can find someone to hug. Hug me available for download and read online in other formats. Hug me hug me blythe danner narration patti stren is the most delightful and inventive artist and creator of books and creatures for folks from 4 to 104 shes just the best. This simple board book is a family favourite since it was the first book that my son ever read back to me. A decidedly dysfunctional dragon jim friedman, author, patti stren, illustrator. Foy rin jin is a huge, fierce, brightred dragon who breathes water instead of fire, a disaster for any selfrespecting dragon. Hug me by patti stren, 9780064430623, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. So he leaves the dragon lair in disgrace to work on his problem in the human world. Patti stren s hug me 1977 the story of elliot kravitz, a lovestarved porcupine in search of an embrace returns with fresh comic illustrations. After unsatisftying years of hugging inanimate objects telephone poles, traffic lightsoy vey, elliot sets out to the woods only to meet another. Elliot kravitz is a porcupine who wants a hug, but nobody wants to hug him. Why do you insist on trying to give me away when they were too good and you wanted to shake them, who came.
This wonderfully drawn tail tells the story of a little monkey looking for one simple thing a hug from mother. If my mom puts liver, peas, and brussels sprouts on my plate, i bargain for an incredible dessert. In 2002 the book was reissued with new fullcolor illustrations by harpercollins publishers and scholastic presseditions scholastic. Expanding on the sentimentality of the earlier version while preserving the whimsical nature of her original drawings, patti stren has reillustrated her work by adding a new plane of colour and dimension. Patti strens most popular book is theres a rainbow in my closet. Discover book depositorys huge selection of patti stren books online.
The paper bag princess obviously its one of the best. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Patti stren more than anything in the world, elliot the porcupine wants a friend who will hug him. More than anything in the world, elliot the porcupine wants a friend who will hug him. My adorable daughter has dreams of being a youtube star. In a parallel fashion, people also contain similarities and differences. He tries hugging parking meters and traffic lights, but that simply does not satisfy his needs. We noticed this as we read our first book, patti strens charming story, hug me, about a porcupine who years for a hug. Hug me and other storiesaudio cassette by patti stren. We noticed this as we read our first book, patti strens charming story, hug me, about a porcupine who yearns for a hug. I was given it many years ago and wanted to get another copy to give a friend. It has very few words in it other than hug but its such a sweet story about a young chimpanzee named bobo and his quest to find a hug and his mother.
Berkshire country day school independent school prek9. Apr 10, 2017 hug me by patti stren so which is the best book by robert munsch. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Dearest readers and wonderful people at the canadian childrens book centre. All his porcupine friends tell him life is great with quills. After many unsatisfying years hugging traffic lights and telephone poles, elliot the porcupine sets out to the woods where he meets another lonely porcupine, the homely but friendly, thelma claypits.
From the golden book video im not oscars friend anymore and other stories. Hi its me patti stren writing from my writing room in new york city. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. Nov 03, 2010 childrens book illustrated and written by jez alborough.
Elliot has won a place in my heart along with the runaway bunny and corduroy. I think that might be true, as we can all relate to looking for love, but i tend to read it to grades primary and one. Actress blythe danner, who narrated the recording of this book, says ages 4104. Written and illustrated by patti stren my name is molly. Mountain rose by stren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hug me and other stories by patti stren was released in an audio version by caedmon records, narrated by the renowned actress, blythe danner. Hug me by patti stren, 9780060293185, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hug me by patti stren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After a quartercentury hiatus, stren has dusted off her hug hungry porcupine, spruced him up with a new set of looks, and tendered him once more for public adoration. Hug me by patti stren 1977, hardcover for sale online ebay. Dec 07, 20 he is painful pathetic in his desire for a hug. Hug me by patti stren, 9780060293178, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Patti strens hug me 1977 the story of elliot kravitz, a lovestarved porcupine in search of an.