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How to Hug a Cactus

Illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt
Published by Larrikin House
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

How do you hug a cactus? I’d really like to know. You see, I love my cactus, and my hugs will help it grow. A young girl explores the possibilities of hugging her most favourite plant, a cactus. With a little help from her family members and a gardening guru, she tries a number of solutions to help solve her prickly problem. How to Hug a Cactus is a story that will ‘stick’ with many readers.

About The Author

Emily S. Smith is a children’s author, storyteller, book-lover and all-round nerd. She divides her time between writing for children, teaching early childhood and being the greatest aunt of all time (in her own opinion) to her nephews and niece. Emily is obsessed with language and its ability to connect people, create fantastical worlds, and explain ideas. She is based in NSW.

About The Illustrator

Product Details

  • Publisher: Larrikin House (May 1, 2021)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781922503183
  • Ages: 3 - 99

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