Hugs from Pearl
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 JournalPearl 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 WeeklyChildren 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.