How can a prickly little porcupine with a big heart give hugs that don't require Band-Aids?
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This porcupine is perfectly lovable, and her proactive endeavors to solve a problem thrust on her by nature set a good example for children encountering their own struggles. This warmhearted story will fit right into storytimes and one-on-one reading sessions at home.
-School Library Journal
Pearl the porcupine stars in this sweet-natured story about the hazards of hugging (at least when one is a porcupine), and she's also the source of its delightfulness.
-Publishers Weekly
Children and adults alike will cheer... Schmid's follow-up to A Pet for Petunia proves he is a talent to watch.
-Kirkus
... likable smudge of a heroine... a winning character... who prefers fixing to moping.
-School Library Journal
Pearl the porcupine stars in this sweet-natured story about the hazards of hugging (at least when one is a porcupine), and she's also the source of its delightfulness.
-Publishers Weekly
Children and adults alike will cheer... Schmid's follow-up to A Pet for Petunia proves he is a talent to watch.
-Kirkus
... likable smudge of a heroine... a winning character... who prefers fixing to moping.
- New York Times
About the Author
Paul Schmid is the author and illustrator of A Pet for Petunia and Hugs from Pearl. In 2010, he was awarded a month long fellowship with Maurice Sendak. Paul lives in Seattle with his wife, Linda, and their daughter, Anna. You can visit him online at paulschmidbooks.com.
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Paul Schmid is the author and illustrator of picture books for children, including A Pet for Petunia, Perfectly Percy, and Hugs from Pearl. In 2010, he was awarded a month long fellowship with Maurice Sendak. Paul lives in Seattle with his wife, Linda, and their daughter, Anna. You can visit him online at www.paulschmidbooks.com.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review
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Pearl is a charming, sweet porcupine who just loves hugging those she cares about. Her friends love her, but don't like getting poked by Pearl's quills. After talking to her mom about the problem and talking to friends, Pearl finally comes up with a solution. Pearl figures out a way to hug her friends without hurting them - and more importantly, how to do so without changing who she is. A very charming book. The illustrations are so endearing. The story is simple and sweet and helps to introduce young children into the concepts of problem solving and sharing feelings verbally with others.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I read to the grandkids all of the time, but this book stands out. First of all, it's about love and acceptance, and portrays it so well. It tells the story of the little porcupine, Pearl, who loves to hug but doesn't want to hurt her friends. Other than the fact that it's a very cute story, I like for for a few other reasons. The story is illustrated nicely, and the pictures are descriptive enough that my four year old grandson can "read" the story back by using the pictures as a guide. It isn't too long or short, and keeps his attention. Most importantly, he's been asking to hear it every time he's over, and we have a lot of books to choose from.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Paul Schmid accomplishes the testy feat of creating stories and supplying his own fine art to illustrate those stories. HUGS FROM PEARL is a book children will love to read: it i s a sparkling fun story with adorable characters that carries a very strong message that will, thanks to Schmid's talent, be easily accessible an even recognizable to children.
Pearl is a sweet, much loved porcupine who more than anything in the world loves hugs. Therein lies her problem: though her friends like to receive her hugs, those embraces are accompanied by cries of 'ouch' as Pearl spines poke her embracing friends. Pearl takes her problem of addressing her painful hugs to heart: she tries putting pincushions on her quills, taking long baths so soften the quills, even having a quill cut - to no avail. Pearl then admires roses and the bees that love the roses and avoid the thorns. In an Aha! moment she designs a rose patterned pillow case dress to wear and Voila! she solves her own problem - and she and her friends can now enjoys all the comfy hugs Pearl loves.
Schmid illustrates his story with very simple line drawings tinted in pastel colors - the kinds of images that children can recognize (as drawable!) and that make the story come to life without distracting form the message being presented. Message: recognize your own problems, think them through, try corrective measures, and come up with your own workable solutions! Paul Schmid has the art of verbal and visual storytelling down pat. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, January 12
Pearl is a sweet, much loved porcupine who more than anything in the world loves hugs. Therein lies her problem: though her friends like to receive her hugs, those embraces are accompanied by cries of 'ouch' as Pearl spines poke her embracing friends. Pearl takes her problem of addressing her painful hugs to heart: she tries putting pincushions on her quills, taking long baths so soften the quills, even having a quill cut - to no avail. Pearl then admires roses and the bees that love the roses and avoid the thorns. In an Aha! moment she designs a rose patterned pillow case dress to wear and Voila! she solves her own problem - and she and her friends can now enjoys all the comfy hugs Pearl loves.
Schmid illustrates his story with very simple line drawings tinted in pastel colors - the kinds of images that children can recognize (as drawable!) and that make the story come to life without distracting form the message being presented. Message: recognize your own problems, think them through, try corrective measures, and come up with your own workable solutions! Paul Schmid has the art of verbal and visual storytelling down pat. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, January 12
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a very moving and cute story that children will really like
December 29, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review
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This is a cute, funny, and heartfelt couple of dozen page book about a loving little porcupine, Pearl, that really wants to hug people, and others like to hug her, but she has sharp hurtful quills. She can't get rid of her quills, so what can she do it. The book has two to five lines of clever and moving text on each page and nice drawings of Pearl showing her emotions. Parents will enjoy reading the book to their kids or having them read it themselves because the loving message of the story is just what they would want their children to learn.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Abby J.
Format:Hardcover
Pearl has a prickly problem. She loves hugs, but because she is a porcupine her friends aren't as excited about them. Pearl works to find a solution to her prickly problem so she can share her hugs with everyone.
The illustrations of this book are simple and lovely, the writing easy to understand. Pearl works to solve her problem without complaining or whining about it. You could use this book to teach problem solving.
I would highly recommend this book as a gift or to include in your library. It's a simple and fun children's book with an easy to understand message.
The illustrations of this book are simple and lovely, the writing easy to understand. Pearl works to solve her problem without complaining or whining about it. You could use this book to teach problem solving.
I would highly recommend this book as a gift or to include in your library. It's a simple and fun children's book with an easy to understand message.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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While the idea of the story is adorable, it failed to keep the interest of my story time group (ages 3-12). About halfway through the story, I lost their interest. It wasn't so much the illustrations being muted in colors, but that the story just seemed to drag on. The kids asked, "Can you just tell us how it ends?" several times during the beginning portion of the story. When I shared the ending, the kids didn't find it very believable. All in all the storyline sounds good- a young porcupine loves to give hugs but needs to discover a way of delivering hugs without her sharp quills poking the receiver- but the author fails to deliver it in a way that could keep the attention of the group.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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We only read through the story once because our son has not been interested in reading it again. We consistently include it in options for stories to read, and his response is "not that one." Mind you, he is about 2 and a half. So, take that into consideration. In my opinion, the story was cute and I like the idea. But, it seemed just a tad boring and anti-climactic. The illustrations were fun and simple.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Melmarie92
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have a friend that lives a few states away and we always send "hugs" through text. I had read this book a few months back and was captivated by the beautiful illustrations and adorable storyline...I came across this book again a little before Valentine's Day and ordered it to be sent to her house and it turned into a wonderful tradition of book swapping and hugs. A fantastic read for younger children of 6 or 7, to my age of 20, or even my friends age of 50.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
I want to like it more
Hugs from Pearl has a quaint charm that really makes me want to like it more than it deserves. Its warm vernacular and simple illustrations create a darling package for what... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Rich Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Instant Favorite!
Our six year-old was smitten with this story immediately. She read it repeatedly, and our four year-old requests it often. Something loveable about a porcupine who wants a hug!
Published 11 months ago by UhOhBadDog
2.0 out of 5 stars
My daughter was sensitive to the message
My daughters and I were all excited about this book, being animal lovers, the illustrations are so sweet! However, I do not care for the underlying message. Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. Buehl
4.0 out of 5 stars
sweet story, may or may not hold interest
This is a sweet story with simple, cute illustrations. It is about a porcupine who loves to give hugs, but has to solve the problem that people get pricked by her quills when she... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nim Sudo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great illustrations, ok story
What I love about this book is the illustrations. They are sweet and endearing. I especially like the simple color scheme. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Crestviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, cute story
Hugs from Pearl is a fun, sweet look at a school-age porcupine who loves giving hugs, but doesn't love the "ouches" she gets in return. Read more
Published 16 months ago by David G. Schwartz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable and creative little tale
This is a simple and lovingly illustrated little story about a porcupine who loves to hug her classmates. Read more
Published 16 months ago by James Korsmo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Special Message Wrapped In A Hug--For Anyone Special
I ordered this book after my Librarian friend told me about it. I KNEW that I just had to order it for a very special little girl in my life: my "adopted grand-god-daughter" who... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Amazon Annie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not amazing, but cute.
Hugs from Pearl is a cute, quick read about a sweet little porcupine in a predicament. Pearl hates that her hugs, which she loves giving, have the unfortunate consequence of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ladybug
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very cute. Pearl is lovable and my 3 year old enjoys this one.
This is a super cute little book about a porcupine that just wants to be able to hug her friends without hurting them with her quills. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Summer B. Frace
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