A Special Adventure for Hugo Hugs

About the Book

A Special Adventure for Hugo Hugs was inspired by Proverbs 11:25 that encourages us to be more focused on others than on ourselves. Everyone dreams of fame and fortune. Who wouldn’t want to be someone who inspires awe and applause? But the reality as Hugo learns the hard way is that these feelings are fleeting and very difficult to sustain.

Born into a family that serves others above themselves, Hugo bristles at the very notion of spending his life worrying about others when he wants them to be worrying about him instead. He sets off on an adventure to discover his own special place in this world, eager to earn the praise of anyone with his amazing feats. He discovers many special talents and loves the enthusiastic response of his admirers, but at the end of each day Hugo is left sad and alone. Along his journey he has the opportunity to help out a few others and is stunned at his own response to helping them.

When he realises that he feels most special when he is least focused on himself, Hugo finds true happiness that doesn’t fade.

About the Author

Janine Irvine lives in Auckland, New Zealand with her husband and teenage daughter. Janine works as a life writer. She is passionate about sharing God’s Word with children and getting them excited about living life God’s way. Janine loves getting creative and designed the Hugs family as a way to share some valuable lessons taught in Proverbs. Artistic photographer, Dave Simpson, was asked to help with the project and brought Hugo to life in his vibrant photographs.