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.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, designer, printmaker and eternal optimist! Rachel has worked as an air hostess, an extra in Doctor Who and an advertising copywriter, and her picture book, My Sister is an Alien won the Nottingham children's book award. Rachel also runs the card and gift company The Bright Side. Nadia Shireen has illustrated a number of children's books. She lives in London.