Hugs-a-Lotl loves nothing more than giving a warm embrace to friends. But after jumping rope too fast at school, the axolotl’s little arms pop right off! Losing the limbs isn’t a problem. They’ll grow back. Hugs is only worried about one question: Who will hug for him? Find out in this delightfully silly chapter book for young readers!

From the new Axolotls! series for ages 5-8. 

About the Series
Welcome to Sandy Shorts, an underwater town full of weirdly wonderful and friendly animals. But no critter is more friendly than the axolotl! Each stand-alone story follows the hijinks of a plucky young amphibian as they tackle itty-bitty challenges, try new activities, and more—all with a smile on their face! Subtly celebrating originality and positivity while bursting with vibrant illustrations, these cute chapter books are a-lotl silly fun for young readers!

About the Author
C.W. Estes lives with his wife, two sons, one dog, and four chickens outside of Los Angeles, California. He loves to read and write, and loves to hear his stories read out loud by young readers. He truly hopes that you enjoy these tales and wishes you all the best in your reading journey!

About the Illustrator
Irene Saluzzi is an Architect who grew up near the sea in Ancona, Italy. She now lives in Florence, where she studied Entertainment Design. She loves listening to all types of music, reading novels and picture books. She looks at the world with the eyes of a child and aims to spread joy through her drawings.