Meet Waffles and Julius, the grumpy/sunshine duo starring in this brilliantly funny, brand-new picture book from Ed Vere, the bestselling creator of Max the Brave and How to Be a Lion. This story focuses on friendship, respecting differences, and the challenge of patience when one friend loves hugs and the other prefers cat-naps.

Waffles is eager to hug Julius, but Julius firmly prefers other activities, especially sleeping. Waffles decides to wait until Julius is ready, but waiting proves to be quite difficult. Will Waffles ever get that hug?

• A funny picture book exploring themes of friendship, patience, and respecting boundaries.
• Features the classic cat-and-dog conflict presented with humor.
• Lively read-aloud text complemented by colorful mixed-media illustrations by Ed Vere.
• Focuses on accepting others as they are.

• Author/Artist: Ed Vere
• Brand: Puffin
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 32 pages
• Reading Age: 3 - 7 years
• Dimensions: 210 x 4 x 280mm (21 x 0.4 x 28 cm)
• Weight: 174g
• ISBN-10: 0241709830
• ISBN-13: 978-0241709832
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026

Perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about animal friends and learning social lessons through humor.