Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take An Evening Stroll by Britta Teckentrup
Published by Prestel Junior on May 10, 2022
ISBN: 3791375199
Pages: 32
Genres: Adventure, Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog are on their way home. Little Hedgehog keeps noticing reasons to stop along the way, but Big Hedgehog is anxious to keep moving. Despite Big Hedgehog’s desire to keep moving, they oblige Little Hedgehog’s wishes to watch the sun set, observe the moon, say goodnight to the frogs, and so on.

This is a gentle story that reminds us to stop and notice everyday things we may otherwise miss. The paper collage and digital illustrations are colorful and help bring the hedgehogs’ adventures to life. There is a fair amount of text, so this is best as a one-on-one share or a read aloud for older kids. Recommended for readers 4 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME