There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do.
So many games to play and rocks to climb.
Oops.
Tortoise was stuck.
Tortoise was not happy.
Tortoise is not having a good day and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too upset for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh - taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels.
This is Book 4 in the Hedgehog & Friends Series. See all Hedgehog & Friends books here.
Eoin McLaughlin was born in Ireland, moved to the UK and now lives in London with his wife and their new baby. Secret Agent Elephant is his second picture book, following The Hug , illustrated by Polly Dunbar.
More about Eoin McLaughlinOne of the UK's most exciting picture book talents, author-illustrator of the award-winning Penguin.
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