Prickly Hedgehogs!
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Prickly Hedgehogs!

Written & illustrated by Jane McGuinness

Explore a hedgehog's nocturnal journey as she teaches her young to survive in the wild.

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32 pages· 589 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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As night falls, a hedgehog mother embarks on a quest through gardens and woods, teaching her hoglets the art of survival. Snuffling through leaves, they search for food, navigating the mysteries of the night. Will they find what they need to thrive? Follow their journey and discover the secrets of their world, where every rustle and shadow holds a lesson. This enchanting tale, woven with fascinating facts, invites young readers to explore the wonders of nature alongside these endearing creatures.

From the publisher

When the sun has set, Hedgehog’s day has only just begun. She’s out and about, snuffling through layers of leaves and twigs as she searches for bugs and other things to eat. Young animal lovers will enjoy following Hedgehog and her little hoglets through towns and gardens, parks and woodland, as they sniff-sniff-sniff for food. The facts threaded throughout this inviting story augment the charming illustrations and will satisfy the most inquisitive of readers.

Awards

Ezra Jack Keats Honor (2019)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
589
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about natureBooks about explorersBooks about hedgehogsBooks about baby animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
195080
Publication
Published
March 13, 2018
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763698805

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