From the New York Times bestselling duo behind the Tiny T. Rex series comes an adorable pug with an indomitable spirit—and a nose for trouble!

A perfect day for Hugo begins with a stretch and a yawn . . .
There are bees for chasing—go, Hugo, go!
Puddles for splashing—squish, Hugo, squish!
And skunks for smelling—sniff, Hugo, sniff!
But look out! Oh no, Hugo!
Hugo’s adventure turns ouchie, stinky, and dirty. Does Hugo mind? NOT ONE BIT. Hugo really did have a perfect day. 

Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck have created an unforgettable character in Hugo. Readers won't be able to help exclaiming aloud as Hugo plays in his garden: "Go, Hugo, Go!"
JAY FLECK is a designer and illustrator based in Shorewood, IL. He is the illustrator of the picture books Double Take!, Black Belt Bunny and Everything You. His artwork has been featured on products at the GAP, on Threadless and on the front page of Society6.com, as well as a number of other brick-and-mortar and internet stores. Tilly and Tank is the first picture book he has both written and illustrated. View titles by Jay Fleck

Classroom Activities for Uh-Oh, Hugo!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

"The creators of the Tiny T. Rex books introduce a new—and equally endearing—character. . . . Stutzman’s sweetly encouraging narration guides Hugo through low-stakes ups and downs; despite a few setbacks, this is an idyllic outing. Rendered with a simplicity ideal for the toddler set, Fleck’s illustrations of roly-poly Hugo and his tousled-hair young owner brim with eye-catching details and textures. A doggone good day." - Kirkus Reviews
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From the New York Times bestselling duo behind the Tiny T. Rex series comes an adorable pug with an indomitable spirit—and a nose for trouble!

A perfect day for Hugo begins with a stretch and a yawn . . .
There are bees for chasing—go, Hugo, go!
Puddles for splashing—squish, Hugo, squish!
And skunks for smelling—sniff, Hugo, sniff!
But look out! Oh no, Hugo!
Hugo’s adventure turns ouchie, stinky, and dirty. Does Hugo mind? NOT ONE BIT. Hugo really did have a perfect day. 

Jonathan Stutzman and Jay Fleck have created an unforgettable character in Hugo. Readers won't be able to help exclaiming aloud as Hugo plays in his garden: "Go, Hugo, Go!"

Author

JAY FLECK is a designer and illustrator based in Shorewood, IL. He is the illustrator of the picture books Double Take!, Black Belt Bunny and Everything You. His artwork has been featured on products at the GAP, on Threadless and on the front page of Society6.com, as well as a number of other brick-and-mortar and internet stores. Tilly and Tank is the first picture book he has both written and illustrated. View titles by Jay Fleck

Guides

Classroom Activities for Uh-Oh, Hugo!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Praise

"The creators of the Tiny T. Rex books introduce a new—and equally endearing—character. . . . Stutzman’s sweetly encouraging narration guides Hugo through low-stakes ups and downs; despite a few setbacks, this is an idyllic outing. Rendered with a simplicity ideal for the toddler set, Fleck’s illustrations of roly-poly Hugo and his tousled-hair young owner brim with eye-catching details and textures. A doggone good day." - Kirkus Reviews

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