How do you hug a cactus?

I’d really like to know.

You see, I love my cactus,

And my hugs will help it grow.

A young girl explores the possibilities of hugging her most favourite plant, a cactus. With a little help from her family members and a gardening guru, she tries a number of solutions to help solve her prickly problem, all with varying degrees of success. How to Hug a Cactus is a story that will ‘stick’ with many readers.

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