Slug in Love: a funny, adorable hug of a book

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The irresistible story of one slug's search for love from picture book bestsellers Rachel Bright and Nadia Shireen.

Pure, riotous, nonsensical joy' - The Guardian

Doug theslugneeds a hug. But who wants to hug aslugcalled Doug

Snuggle up with lonesome Doug on his search for love in this completely charming picture book which shows that you just never know when love might come flying by... (And which introduces an unsuspecting world to snail superstar, Gail!)

A warm and endearing rhyming text by Rachel Bright (Love Monster, The Lion Inside) is perfectly paired with funny and fabulous illustrations by Nadia Shireen (Good Little Wolf, Billy and the Beast) in this adorable future classic.

Author Bio

Rachel Brightis a bestselling author and illustrator, as well as being the brains behind the multi-million selling global card and gift phenomenon, the brightside. Her picture book hits includeLove Monster, which has now been adapted into an irresistible TV series for CBeebies. She is also the author of a hugely popular picture book series, illustrated by Jim Field, whose titles includeThe Lion Inside,The Squirrels Who Squabbled,andThe Koala Who Could(winner of the Sainsburys Book Award and the Oscars Book Prize). Rachel lives in Dorset, England. Nadia Shireenhas won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award forGood Little Wolfand most recently forBarbara Throws a Wobbler, whichhas been described as a little doorway of joy by Caitlin Moran. Shes also been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust.Grimwoodis her first series for older readers.