Like a wordless book, the story unfolds through a series of expressive pictures… . Alborough makes clear … the elation the animals gain from their shared affection. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don’t seem to understand. Hug, he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals - from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe - shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp’s plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart’s desire? Jez Alborough transforms a total of three words - and some of the most tenderly expressive animals ever created - into an endearing tribute to love and belonging.