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 A Pet for Petunia, Petunia Goes Wild, 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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 7 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 10 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 14 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 14 months ago by Nim Sudo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
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... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Melmarie92
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 14 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 months ago by Ladybug
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