Age range 3 to 9

Hugo’s legs have run away
they simply didn’t want to stay
at home where they just lay about
Hugo’s legs just wanted out!

Hugo Holt’s legs have run away and jumped on the bus! Hugo can’t do without them. How on earth will he catch his runaway legs?

Hugo’s Runaway Legs by Alys Jackson is fun and clever and encourages the investigation of many different types and uses of legs. This rhyming story explores why we need to make sure we use our own legs each day.

What would you do if your legs quit on you?

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