Raph, the Giraffe Who Longed for a Hug

Longlisted at the worldwide KeyColours Competition 2024 as one of the 30 best picture book concepts.

Raph, a lonely giraffe, dreams of one simple thing: a hug. But with his long neck, it seems impossible—until a small, determined rabbit changes everything.

No dream is out of reach—even a hug for the "unhuggable", no dream is too big when friends come together.

Raph, the Giraffe Who Longed for a Hug is a story about friendship, finding your place, and helping each other through life’s challenges. It shows that with a kind heart, even the biggest problems can be solved—and everyone can feel loved and accepted.

Raph is still searching—for that special hug from a publisher to bring his story to life for little readers everywhere.