"Owl often hosted story times, and the friends took turns
cramming into his tiny loft. Today, it was Hedgehog,
Mutty and Mole's turn.
Hedgehog grabbed Mutty by the paw and hopped into
the little red boat Beaver had made them. Quickly and
carefully, they rowed toward the mainland."
the little red boat Beaver had made them. Quickly and
carefully, they rowed toward the mainland."
Hedgehog loves the family she has made with Mutty, Owl, Annika Mae, Beaver, Hen and Chicks, and Mole. At the moment, they are busily preparing for winter: snowball fights, tubing, and making snowhogs. What could be better than that?
Hedgehog has never really thought about a family of any other kind. On her way to hear Owl's new book, she is both surprised and scared to meet someone who looks just like her. That has never happened before! Beaver and Annika Mae are busy building a Friend Fort, with help from all of the others. Learning about the other hedgehog stops Beaver in his tracks and leads to his rafting the others down the river to Hedge Hideaway.
Once there, Hedgehog comes face to face with someone who looks a lot like her. He introduces himself as Grandhog and offers to show her the place where hedgehogs hibernate for the winter. Hedgehog knows nothing of hibernation. Would she be happier spending a long winter's sleep with others like her? She decides to stay while her friends return home. It doesn't take her long to realize that being with those who feel like family inside is where it really matters; not how one looks on the outside. She and Mutty make their way back to hearth and home.
This equally wonderful follow-up to Our Friend Hedgehog (2020) is as endearing and engaging as that first story. The characters are a delight, their love for each other is evident at every turn, and their adventures captivate readers. I have high hopes for a third installment. It's a perfect family read for the upcoming holiday time at home together.
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