One Stormy Christmas (Little Hedgehog & Friends)

It has been snowing for days and days. Little Hedgehog is worried that if the snow doesn’t stop soon, he won’t be able to get together with his forest friends for Christmas. But the next day breaks bright and clear. Little Hedgehog goes out and immediately runs into Badger, who has brought a jar of jam to Little Hedgehog. They decide to have a feast. The other forest animals overhear them and decide they should all celebrate being able to get back together again. But it wouldn’t be a party without the Beavers, but Rabbit says the door to their home has been blocked by a boulder. Can the forest friends find a way to help the Beavers so they can all be together and celebrate?

M. Christina Butler has written a great addition to her Little Hedgehog and Friends series with this sweet book. The writing is fine and the story is engaging, with good messages about teamwork and friendship. The illustrations by Tina Macnaughton are positively enchanting. With bright colors, charming characters, and fun details on every page, youngsters will want to spend a lot of time with this fun book.