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Porcupine Cupid Kindle Edition

by Jason June (Author), Lori Richmond (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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A porcupine hatches a prickly plan to bring his animal friends together on Valentine’s Day in this humorous, heartwarming tale where everyone gets a happily ever after.

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day—or it will be if Porcupine has any say. He uses his quills like Cupid’s arrows, hoping to bring the sweet and sentimental spirit of the holiday to all his forest friends. But with every poke! that Porcupine gives, he gets a hey!, ouch!, or yowser! in return.

It seems Porcupine’s mission isn’t turning out quite like he planned, but with some quick thinking he might just be able to save the day…and maybe find a valentine of his very own.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD500L
  6. Publisher
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
  7. Publication date
    December 1, 2020
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  12. ISBN-13
    978-1481481014
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1-Porcupine is excited about Valentine's Day and wants everyone in the forest to experience true love. Unfortunately, she has a rather painful way of playing Cupid. She pokes them with a quill before giving them good wishes. The response is not quite what she expects; they are angry. After a bit of reflection, she has another plan, and anonymously posts a meeting notice to discuss the "Poke-y Porcupine Problem." There, while complaining (the complaints framed in wonderfully groan-worthy puns), all the animals find true love, in pairings of same gender and opposite. Loose and goofy digital illustrations complement to the sprightly narrative. VERDICT More LBGTQ+ Valentine's books, please! For larger collections and those with healthy holiday circulations.-Lisa Lehmuller, Paul Cuffee Maritime Charter Sch., Providenceα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About the Author

Jason June has been in love with love for as long as he can remember. When not writing, he’s sending Valentine’s cards to his husband, eating candy hears, and officiating weddings. Jason June is the author of Whobert Whover, Owl Detective and Porcupine Cupid, and can be found online at HeyJasonJune.com.

Lori Richmond is a corporate creative director turned picture book maker and could have used Porcupine’s help when she first met her now-husband. As a former contributing editor and spokesperson for pregnancy and parenting brand, The Bump, Lori has appeared on the Today show, Good Morning America, and more. She works out of her studio in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her family. Lori is also the author-illustrator of Bunny’s Staycation (Mama’s Business Trip), Bunny Business (Mama’s Day at Work), and Pax and Blue, and is the illustrator of several other picture books. Visit her at LoriDraws.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075RP65F6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Margaret K. McElderry Books (December 1, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 19693 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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  1. Lori Richmond

    Lori Richmond

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    Lori Richmond is a corporate creative director turned picture book maker. She is the author-illustrator of PAX AND BLUE (Simon & Schuster), which The New York Times called a "sprightly debut," and BUNNY'S STAYCATION (Scholastic). Lori is also the illustrator of A HOP IS UP and several other picture books. Visit her at LoriDraws.com

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    Jason June

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    Jason June is a New York Times bestselling author who writes books full of queer joy and love and lust and magic. He is the author of "Jay's Gay Agenda", "Out of the Blue", and more, and can be found on social media @heyjasonjune, and on his website at heyjasonjune.com.

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Customer reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
28 global ratings

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Jenn R.
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
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This is an absolutely lovely Valentine’s Day book focused on inclusion and the love of love! I highly recommend for Preschool-3rd grade-- really for anyone that loves love!!
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Michael Calabro
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the kids!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
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Love, love, love! This book is adorable, and the kids love it!
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stewygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars So stinkin’ adorable!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
So darn adorable! Perfect for littles. Porcupine wants to be a love matchmaker because Porcupine loves love. But, as Porcupine soon finds out, quills don’t make great Cupid arrows.

The illustrations are precious! All the heart noses and heart tails and heart “mistletoe!” Oh my!

Perfect Valentines choice for little ones 2-7
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Heather Hollingsworth
1.0 out of 5 stars Hidden agenda
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
I got this book for my five and six year old. Nothing in any description says that it has an LGTBQ message which is purposely deceitful for parents. I don’t care what someone’s beliefs are and if it’s a book you’re fine with great but it shouldn’t be snuck in so the parent can’t make an educated decision if that’s something they want to read. This book is going in the trash.
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This Guy You Know
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and sweet, without being sappy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2020
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Like its protagonist, this book is funny and sweet, but sharp enough that it never feels sappy. It's the story of a porcupine who thinks his prickly quills give him cupid-like powers. Is he right? You'll have to read it to find out.

As a bonus, the animal couples in the illustration appear to be an inclusive mix of gender combinations. It's not referenced in the text and the book doesn't make a big deal out of it, but I welcome the quietly inclusive attitude.
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