This picture book lifeunlikely friends come together in hug me, by the italian author simona ciraolo. Ciraolo studied animation at the national film school in turin, italy, before moving to the united kingdom where she undertook an ma in childrens book illustration at the cambridge school of art. Simona ciraolo is a sardinian born author and illustrator. Hug me by simona ciraolo literati kids book club blog. Aug 11, 2016 simona ciraolo is a childrens book author.
She uses whimsical, jagged coloredpencil drawings to portray felipe, a young cactus who just wants someone to wrap his arms around. Brain pickings unlikely friends come together in hug me, by the italian author simona ciraolo. In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing tale. Full of endearing illustrations and one of the most lovable cactus i have ever laid eyes on. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I would recommend it for little kids because it is a picture story book and it has good messages for kids.
Sep 16, 2014 hug me is a book about being yourself, getting your needs met, and finding a kindred soul. Hug me by simona ciraolo animated picture book video. Small things that can change your life and maybe the world. Sweet little cactus with all the adult cacti around her not wanting to have anything complicated nor are they good at displaying affection. Simona moved to england shortly afterwards and worked in advertising and feature films. Simona ciraolo is a sardinian born author and illustrator whose buoyantly witty and endearing tales recently won her the sebastian walker award. Flying eye books hug me book pdf hug me book summary hug me e book hug me e book download hug me epub hug me pdf hug me pdf download hug me read hug me short summary hug me subject hug me summary simona ciraolo simona ciraolo hug me. 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.
In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with. Felipe the cactus wants a hug, but his family isnt the touchyfeely types. Poor felipe just wants a hug but his family just isnt the touchyfeely kind. Buy the hardcover book hug me by simona ciraolo at indigo. If youd like to know more about simona do check out the recent interview i had with her here. For anyone who has ever felt left behind, simona ciraolo, the bestselling author of hug me, paints a touchingly sweet portrayal of the transience of childhood and how adolescence and growing up can be a truly mystifying experience. Hug me by simona ciraolo animated picture book created under the fair use act for educational purposes only. She has worked as a freelance 2d animator for childrens tv shows and illustrated five picture books for an independent italian publisher. Thats how felipe the young cactus feels, but his family just isnt the touchyfeely kind. Hug me by simona ciraolo, 9781909263499, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy hug me by simona ciraolo from waterstones today.
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. But hell be darned if this one pointy issue will hold him back, so one day felipe sets off on his own to find a friend and. In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share. Hug me picture book austin public library bibliocommons. Buy a discounted hardcover of hug me online from australias leading online bookstore. Shes currently based in london and has just completed an ma in childrens book illustration in cambridge. Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone.
This picture book life hug me is a remarkable book that tells a complex tale in charming drawings and poetic prose. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Felipes family is more interested in decorum than in the display of physical or. She grew up in italy and got a degree in animation at the national film school.
Felipe sets off to find a friend, but being a cactus, it seems impossible to find someone who wants to get close. Hug me is available in all good bookshops and from flying eye. Overall, hug me is a lovely publication with a message about finding likeminded people and being yourself even when you dont fit in. At first glance, this seems to be the premise behind hug me public library indiebound by animatorturnedchildrensbookauthor simona ciraolo a sweet story about a young cactus named felipe, who longs for such softness of contact in a family that sees emotional expression as a sign of weakness. So, one day, felipe sets off on his own to find that long awaited hughug mes heartwarming plot, stunning visuals and genuinely funny cactibased humour will leave you crossing your fingers, hoping that it becomes your childs favourite book so that you have an excuse to read it over and over. Hug me is a book about being yourself, getting your needs met, and finding a kindred soul. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing. For anyone who has ever felt left behind, simona ciraolo, the bestselling author of hug me, paints a touchingly sweet portrayal of the transience of childhood and how adolescence and growing up can be a truly mystifying. Hug me is an endearing tale about friendship and affection, and the difficulties a cactus might find in getting them. Buy hug me book online at low prices in india hug me.
Aug 11, 2016 full of endearing illustrations and one of the most lovable cactus i have ever laid eyes on. Hug me by simona ciraolo, 9781909263499, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Nov 10, 2015 for anyone who has ever felt left behind, simona ciraolo, the bestselling author of hug me, paints a touchingly sweet portrayal of the transience of childhood and how adolescence and growing up can be a truly mystifying experience. Hug mes heartwarming plot, stunning visuals and genuinely funny cactibased humour will leave you crossing your fingers, hoping that it becomes your childs favourite book so that you have an excuse to read it over and over. A fun book to read aloud and explore illustrations with children. In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship. This charming tale by simona ciraolo is all about young felipe the cactus.
She studied animation at the italian national film. Simona ciraolo ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone. Hug me by simona ciraolo, 9781911171720, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sep 16, 2014 simona ciraolo is a sardinian born author and illustrator whose buoyantly witty and endearing tales recently won her the sebastian walker award.
Unlikely friends come together in hug me, by the italian author simona ciraolo. A lovely story to share and have a cuddle with if youre even needing that hug like felipe. Simona ciraolo is the authorillustrator of hug me and other books for children. We love that felipe, the hero of hug me by simona ciraolo, is a cactus on a quest for a hug but can he find somebody to give him one. Sep 15, 2014 at first glance, this seems to be the premise behind hug me public library indiebound by animatorturnedchildrensbookauthor simona ciraolo a sweet story about a young cactus named felipe, who longs for such softness of contact in a family that sees emotional expression as a sign of weakness. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Its the story of the universal need for affection and friendship, even if we are. Simona ciraolo is a sardinian born author and illustrator who studied animation at the national film school in turin, italy, before moving to the uk where she undertook an ma in childrens book illustration at the cambridge school of art. A young girl sets out to find out exactly what happened to her sister.
Loved how this little cactus keeps trying to find someone to connect with and get a hug. He is the author of dinosaurs dont have bedtimes, soon, time now to dream, and the popular mungo series. She studied animation at the italian national film school and received an ma in illustration from the. One day felipe decides he cant wait around for a hug anymore, and so he sets off on his own to find his own special friend. Jan 21, 2015 we love that felipe, the hero of hug me by simona ciraolo, is a cactus on a quest for a hug but can he find somebody to give him one. Timothy knapman is a childrens book author as well as a lyricist and playwright. In her debut picture book, simona ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to. About whatever happened to my sister a young girl sets out to find out exactly what happened to her sister.
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