In I need a hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake! Rich with author-illustrator aaron blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettably splendid illustrations, i need a hug is a sweet story about friendship and learning not to judge a book by its cover. PreK-Grade 1. Boardbook.