There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do.So many games to play and rocks to climb.Oops.Tortoise was stuck.Tortoise was not happy.Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too upset for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh - taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels.
About the Author
Eoin McLaughlin is a bestselling Irish children's author.
His debut picture book 'The Hug' (with Polly Dunbar) was named a ‘Book of the Year’ by The Guardian and has been translated into over 20 languages.
The follow-up 'While We Can't Hug' was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. It was also included in The Guardian's 'Children's Books of the Year' and read by Mr Tumble on the BBC on Christmas Day.
A sequel, The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug is out now.
The Case of the Missing Cake (with Marc Boutavant) featured in The Guardian's best new children's books of the month. The Irish Times called it "Sneaky", which Eoin agrees with. A second book with Marc is on the way.
Eoin is also a creative director at Channel 4, where he works on the promotion of things like The Great British Bake Off and The Paralympics.
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