The inspiring story of Punch, the tiny, orphaned monkey who has captured the hearts of millions around the world.
Viral social media sensation Punch and his beloved stuffed orangutan have captivated internet users worldwide. Now the heartwarming tale of his search for love and belonging is available for the first time as a picture book.
Punch is a baby macaque, eager to explore the world at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan. But his mother can't take care of him, so it's up to the zookeepers to look after Punch. They give him a snuggly stuffed orangutan that he can hug and hold close.
When it's time for Punch to join the other macaques on Monkey Mountain, Punch is scared, and the other monkeys aren't ready for him either. Time and again, he returns to the comfort of his "Oran-mama." But Punch knows even the coziest stuffed animal isn't the same as a real-life friend. When will Punch finally find someone to hug him back? Here's the story of one brave little monkey who refuses to give up on love.
| ISBN: | 9798217394227 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2026 |
| Author: | Caroline L Perry |
| Illustrator: | Anoosha Syed |
| Publisher: | G.P. Putnam's Sons an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal Stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Apes, monkeys and lemurs Children’s / Teenage general interest: Toys Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |
The inspiring story of Punch, the tiny, orphaned monkey who has captured the hearts of millions around the world.Viral social media sensation Punch and his beloved stuffed orangutan have captivated internet users worldwide. Now the heartwarming tale of his search for love and belonging is available for the first time as a picture book.Punch is a baby macaque, eager to explore the world at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.
A Hug for Punch features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Apes, monkeys and lemurs, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Toys, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
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A Hug for Punch was written by Caroline L Perry and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
A Hug for Punch has 32 pages