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Nobody Hugs a Cactus

by Carter Goodrich Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS YOU

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A prickly cactus discovers the value of friendship

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    A New York Times bestseller

AlbakiReads Editorial

A prickly cactus discovers the value of friendship

Hank prefers the quiet of his window overlooking the desert, keeping his distance from the creatures who come by. But his certainty that he wants no company meets an unexpected counterpoint: no one is offering the affection he has rejected. The story turns that contrast into a child-friendly exploration of loneliness, friendship, and the ways a desire for connection can emerge even in someone who seems determined to be left alone. Its cactus protagonist gives those feelings a playful, concrete shape.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring stories about friendship and loneliness.
  • Young listeners who enjoy animal and nature characters, including a cactus, lizard, owl, and tumbleweed.
  • Families seeking a picture-book conversation starter about wanting company and affection.

Themes

FriendshipLonelinessConnectionOpenness to affection

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Book overview

A New York Times bestseller!

Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Goodrich, shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people--or the crankiest cacti--need a little love.

Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures--from tumbleweed to lizard to owl--come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed.

He doesn't like noise, he doesn't like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs.

But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover that being alone can be, well, lonely.

So he comes up with a plan to get the one thing he thought he would never need: a hug from a friend.
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