Nobody Hugs a Cactus

(Hardback)

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Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Goodrich, shows that sometimes, even the prickliest peopleor the crankiest cactineed 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 creaturesfrom tumbleweed to lizard to owlcome to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed.

He doesnt like noise, he doesnt 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.

Reviews

"Dominated by subtle earth tones true to its desert setting, spare yet emotive watercolor art reveals how the cactus, with a small act of kindness, disproves the books title. In wryly understated words and pictures, Goodrich delivers a tale that is equally charming and drolland a smart pick for cranky kids." -Publishers Weekly
"The sweet message of the power of a simple hug is only amplified by Goodrichs soft, muted watercolors, the expressive facial features and body language of the little cactus, and the exaggerated profiles of the jack rabbit, the coyote, and the cowboy as they move across double-page spreads. This title will be an appealing read aloud as well as a perfect title to read when learning about the desert." -School LIbrary Connection
"Beautifully painted...in watercolors that capture the golden sands and sky fluctuating between peach-strawberry sunsets and crisp blue afternoons....Goodrich (We Forgot Brock!, 2015) delivers a funny story underscored by themes of friendship and kindness. An excellent storytime pick." -Booklist

Author Bio

Carter Goodrich has illustrated sixteenNew Yorkercovers and was the lead character designer forBrave, Ratatouille(for which he won the International Animated Film Societys Annie Award for character design), andDespicable Me. He has designed characters for many other beloved animated films, includingFinding Nemo;Monsters, Inc; andOpen Season. Of the films he has worked on, four have gone on to win Academy Awards. A Rhode Island School of Design graduate, he has twice been awarded the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York. His picture books includeWe Forgot Brock!,Say Hello to Zorro!,Zorro Gets an Outfit,Mister Bud Wears the Cone,A Creature Was Stirring, andThe Hermit Crab. Carter lives in Los Angeles, California. Be sure to visit Carter at CarterGoodrich.com.