This is a beautifully illustrated, endearing story of a hedgehog about to set out to forage on his own for the first time. It teaches about seasons, aThis is a beautifully illustrated, endearing story of a hedgehog about to set out to forage on his own for the first time. It teaches about seasons, a mother’s love, leaving home, and separating from mom. It explains what foraging is. It teaches what it means to be brave, to overcome fears. Indirectly, it also teaches about hibernation. I interpreted the giant snowman in the story as a version of “Old Man Winter," telling the animal to go to sleep, to hibernate. When Herbie awakens, it is spring and he reunites with his mother. The story is told in a way that all the senses are involved. The words are noisy, soft, soothing, windy, rough, cold, wet at all the right times. It is an adventure for all the senses. The illustrations are lovely: sweet and natural, with special appeal to children. I would recommend it to 2-6 year olds.
Thank you so much to netgalley, Capstone, and Jennie Poh for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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