Hedgehog
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Hedgehog

By Ashlyn Anstee

A hedgehog guards his hedge, but winter's coming. Will he learn to share?

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21 pages· 256 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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As winter approaches, a hedgehog fiercely guards his hedge, refusing to share with other animals seeking shelter. While worms, possums, and birds find creative ways to coexist, the hedgehog isolates himself, convinced his strategy is wise. But as the cold sets in, will he realize the value of community before it's too late? Discover the heartwarming lessons in this whimsical tale of sharing and survival.

From the publisher

Hedgehog is hogging the hedge and won’t let the other animals live there. In this humorous political allegory, he learns that it’s not a winning strategy. Winter is coming, and the animals need homes. The worms move in with the groundhogs. The possums share a burrow with the foxes. The birds and the squirrels stay in the oak tree together. The hedgehog lives in the hedge . . . all by himself. When other animals come looking for a place to stay, he’s NOT interested; it’s HIS hedge and everyone else can STAY OUT. He gets busy making signs, putting locks on his door and even building a fence. All he cares about is keeping the other animals out . . . but he’s making a huge mistake. Will the other animals find a home in time? Will Hedgehog learn his lesson? Is this a terrific story? Read on to find out.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
21
Words
256
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~157L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about immigration and emigrationBooks about sharingBooks about hedgehogsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.5
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
513861
Publication
Published
May 8, 2018
Publisher
Tundra Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781770499911

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