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Elliot the porcupine yearns for a friend who will give him a hug, a simple act that could erase his feelings of isolation. The story explores friendship, loneliness, and the gentle power of a single, heartfelt embrace.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patti Stren
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