Stories for living

Hugo

Summary

Hugo is a little pug who has been abandoned. Sad and scared, he worries no one will want him. Thankfully, he is adopted by a kind family, but Hugo has a long way to go before he can learn to trust again.

A heartwarming story designed to teach kids about animal neglect.

About the book

  • A book that depicts the consequences of abandoning an animal, from the point of view of an adorable dog.
  • The beautiful images are reminiscent of Disney’s Little Golden Books, and the colour palette adapts to the changing seasons.
  • While Catherine Braun-Grenier already had a style all her own, Hugo is her very first book! She had the incredible opportunity to be mentored by illustrator Geneviève Godbout.
  • More than 2 500 copies sold since May 2024
Recognitions

  • Winner of the Peuplier Award, Picture Book Category (2025)
  • Shortlisted for the Prix Illustration Jeunesse du Salon du livre de Trois-Rivières (2025)
  • Preliminary list for the Quebec Booksellers’ Award, Youth Category (2025)

Text

Catherine Braun-Grenier,

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Details

Dimensions
40 pages
Hardcover
9" x 10,5"
Publishing date
May 2024
ISBN
978-2-925215-66-0 (paper)
978-2-925215-67-7 (PDF)
978-2-925215-68-4 (EPUB)
Price
$21.95 CAD (paper)
$13.99 CAD (PDF & EPUB)
Production
Created, produced and printed in Quebec

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Conseil des arts du Canada - Canada Council for the Arts
Financé par le gouvernement du Canada
SODEC Québec