Poor Porcupine just cannot be hugged-his quills are too spikey! Each night, before settling down to sleep, all of Porcupine's forest friends hug each other goodnight. All except Porcupine, who feels left out-and grumpy! But when Armadillo shows him what a warm, fuzzy "kiss" is (even for a porcupine!), Porcupine is delighted and cannot wait to show his friends.

Zoe Waring is a professional doodler and designer who loves the warmth and humor found in children's picture books. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and can be found surrounded by children's books, colored pencils, and sweets.