One of the masters of children's picture books returns with a simple and lovely story about taking one's time. Teckentrup's spacious, textured collages, brushed with soft color and populated by a pair of charming hedgehogs, convey the beauty of a natural setting, and the comforting bond between caregiver and child. It is evening and the big and little hedgehog are slowly making their way home. There is so much to see, and the little one wants to take...

Scorch the hedgehog is determined to be ferocious. The doomsy-est, most menacing class pet ever known. She's not just Scorch, she's... Scorch, Hedgehog of Doom!

"From dark basements to deserted streets, swooping birds to cars' glaring headlights, menacing foxes to friendly cats, the two friends spend a day and evening confronting things that are both frightful and harmless. As the two hedgehogs walk through their neighborhood, they talk casually about their fears and strategies for dealing with them--whistling, holding hands, counting, being still, and accepting kindness"--

Hedgehug wants to find someone to love on Valentine's Day, but everyone he meets is too scared of his prickly coat to hug him.

After hearing about winter from his friends, Hedgie the hedgehog tries to stay awake to experience its wonders.

"Buddy and Earl know that with the right education they can become anything - even a dentist or a hot-dog vendor! So they eagerly gather their silly, smelly supplies and head to school. Soon after they arrive, their teacher, Miss Meredith, is called away and Professor Earl takes charge of the classroom. Buddy works hard at lessons like Sniffing Things, Tail Chasing and Scratching Itches. And when Professor Earl announces that one very special student...

"Hedgehog and Tortoise are celebrating their first Christmas. But what is Christmas all about? Presents? Treats? Decorating? Singing? Or is it simply about being with the ones you love?"--Back cover.

"Meet Mike, a helpful hedgehog who lives in the town of Happy River. Although helpful, sometimes he gets involved in some silly mix-ups, like delivering ants instead of pants and pigs instead of wigs!"--

Collects three stories about Sonic and his friends' attempt to save the world from various threats, primarily the evil genius Dr. Eggman.

"The hedgehog has always longed to fly, but it seems an impossible dream. Perhaps a friendly visitor to Percy's park can help make his wish come true?" -- Back cover.