Prickly Hedgehogs!

by Jane McGuinness, Jane McGuinness (Illustrator)

Overview

Who is that small and prickly creature? Visit a hedgehog mom and her babies as she teaches them to survive on their own.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763698805
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	03/13/2018
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,140,661
Product dimensions:	9.94(w) x 10.94(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Jane McGuinness received an MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in England. Prickly Hedgehogs! is her first book. She says, “There’s something mysterious about animals that come out at night, while we’re fast asleep!” Jane McGuinness lives in England.

Editorial Reviews

The combination of the delightful large-eyed cartoon hedgehogs, appealing mix of verdant and autumnal colors, and variety of spread, spot, and panel art add to the winning presentation. A truly enjoyable read-aloud on a fascinating topic for early elementary classrooms.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

McGuinness offers an entertaining and informative look at this nocturnal creature and her little hoglets.
—The Buffalo News

From the Publisher

★ 03/01/2018
PreS-Gr 3—In this charming British import, McGuinness presents an introductory tale about a hedgehog and her hoglets, one of which takes center stage as he grows and learns to be independent. The main narrative communicates information with ease and makes light use of onomatopoeia ("Do you hear that? Listen. Someone's sniffling and snuffling and snaffling…whirring and churring and purring…Someone small and prickly."). In addition, a rich scattering of short, factual notes in tiny yet readable print provides deeper information on most pages. Despite the brevity of the text, the author manages to cover the hedgehog's appearance, self-protection from predators, nesting habits, care of young, favorite foods, personality traits, and preparation for winter hibernation. A "More about Hedgehogs" page, a short index of terms used in the text, and further reading are all pleasant add-ons. McGuinness's talent shines in her mixed media artwork. The combination of the delightful large-eyed cartoon hedgehogs, appealing mix of verdant and autumnal colors, and variety of spread, spot, and panel art add to the winning presentation. VERDICT A truly enjoyable read-aloud on a fascinating topic for early elementary classrooms.—Susan Scheps, formerly at Shaker Public Library, OH

School Library Journal