Hugg ’n’ Bugg: The Surprise
Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke
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In this third Himalayan tale starring yeti, Hugg, and his fur dwelling flea, Bugg, the former is preparing for his birthday, determined to look his best. However it’s not long before he starts feeling furious at what he sees. All the other creatures are sporting new, ornate hairstyles and Hugg is certain that rather than him being in the limelight, they’ll put him in the shade.

Little does the shaggy creature know, but the reason for all the funky tonsorial touches is a surprise party in his honour. A party with all manner of fancy food, some of it looking far from delectable having been whipped up by the guests

and then modified somewhat in transit.

With Hugg and Bugg’s friendship repaired, everyone gathers round the table to tuck in and start filling their tummies, but there’s another surprise awaiting Hugg. What will be the host’s reaction?

Diverting daftness delivered in Ian’s rhyming text and Eoin’s splendid scenes of the animals’ antics.
Fans of the duo will gobble this up but if you’ve yet to meet them, I suggest you start with Hugg ’n’ Bugg: Finding Home and discover how they got together, and then move on to the new one.