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Octopus Hug

Laurence Pringle

When Mom goes out for the evening, Becky and Jesse start to bicker. But then Dad gives them an octopus hug, and the house is soon rocking with laughter. An octopus hug is just one of the silly games in Larry Pringle's story that celebrates the special delight children feel when they engage in horseplay with their dads. Kate Salley Palmer's energetic text illustrations, practically reach out and draw the reader into the fun. Here's a book the whole family can enjoy.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Astra Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 1996
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.02in - 10.02in - 0.13in - 0.26lb
  • EAN: 9781563975592
  • Recommended age: 05-07
  • Categories: Places - GeneralFamily - ParentsImagination & Play

About the Author

Laurence Pringle has written more than sixty highly acclaimed books for children, mostly books about nature and the environment. He lives in West Nyack, New York.

Kate Salley Palmer is a children's author and illustrator as well as a political cartoonist. She lives in Clemson, South Carolina.