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Nancy Leschnikoff, Author
Series: Ug and Og
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Publication date: April 23, 2026
Category: Picture storybooks
ISBN: 9781444980318
Meet Ug and Og, a hilarious prehistoric double act.
Ug REALLY wants a hug, but nobody will give him one. Not the grumpy toad, or the squirting flower, and DEFINITELY NOT the sabre-toothed tiger. Poor Ug!
Could there be someone right under Ug’s nose who would LOVE a hug . . . if only Ug would notice?
A delightfully funny story that will have little ones giggling and joining in from the start! With a light-hearted message to help very young children understand that not everyone wants to be hugged.
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 0-5
Related Book: Ug Want Hug
Book Creator: Nancy Leschnikoff
Meet Ug and Og, the hilarious new prehistoric double act.
Ug REALLY wants a hug, but nobody will give him one. Not the grumpy toad, or the squirting flower, and DEFINITELY NOT the sabre-toothed tiger. Poor Ug!
Could there be someone right under Ug’s nose who would LOVE a hug . . . if only Ug would notice?
A delightfully funny story with a light-hearted message about consent, which teaches little ones that not everyone wants to be hugged.
Themes: Consent | Prehistoric | Animals | Boundaries
