The Little Hedgehog Adventures

Would you like to know the answers to these frequently baffling questions and find out even more about Spikey and the things that hedgehogs do?

Have We Foxed You?

Would you like to know the answers to these frequently baffling questions and find out even more about Spikey and the things that hedgehogs do?

Have We Foxed You?

Would you like to know the answers to these frequently baffling questions and find out even more about Spikey and the things that hedgehogs do?

Have We Foxed You?

Would you like to know the answers to these frequently baffling questions and find out even more about Spikey and the things that hedgehogs do?

Have We Foxed You?

Would you like to know the answers to these frequently baffling questions and find out even more about Spikey and the things that hedgehogs do?

Have We Foxed You?

Meet Spikey – No Ordinary Hedgehog

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The Fun Stuff

Spikey in the Media

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with our children and with all our future selves too!

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From Our Readers, Big and Small

“I was sad at the end because I wanted it to be longer. I liked it because Spikey was friendly and cared about his friends, just like me. My favourite part was when they ate the berries and their lips turned blue. That made me laugh."

- Frankie (seven), UK -

From Our Readers, Big and Small

“This story really resonated with the children. They identified with the characters and understood how important both receiving friendship and being a good friend is. The language is child-friendly, but also extends the children’s vocabulary. A truly delightful book with thought-provoking issues."

- Sue Coleman, teacher at Harlyn Primary School, London, UK -

From Our Readers, Big and Small

“It’s a really nice story about a brave little hedgehog! Leaving his grandma is a BIG decision because, when you don’t have a family member with you, you have no one else to protect you and you have to protect yourself. It’s a really cool story and I love hedgehogs! They are adorable and nice to you. This book helped me to learn more about hedgehogs and also that foxes eat berries. I want to read more of these stories now."

- Lorelei (seven), UK -

From Our Readers, Big and Small

“During my time in Parliament, I campaigned for hedgehogs to be a protected species as the UK hedgehog population has declined by 30% over the last ten years. This book helps raise the profile of hedgehogs with children and will help provide much-needed funds for The British Hedgehog Preservation Society."

- Oliver Colvile, former Conservative MP, UK -

From Our Readers, Big and Small

“Just because Spikey is different doesn’t mean you can’t play with him and that he is not nice. Spikey is unique, and unique means that you are special in your own way. He is also fun and caring, and his feelings are inside his heart."

- Millie (seven), UK -

From Our Readers, Big and Small

“The Spikey books are a joy! There is growing evidence that books such as the Spikey series can really help to support the emotional well-being of children. Books that are presented in such a clear and engaging way as ‘Spikey’ and ‘Spikey and the Caterpillar Sausage Cat’ really can help to involve children in developing their skills in problem-solving and creative thinking."

- Dr Gavin Morgan, educational psychologist at UCL, currently leading research into bibliotherapy, UK -

As Seen and Heard in the Media

BBC Radio Somerset - Interview with Simon Parkin about Spikey and the Caterpillar Sausage Cat (28/08/2023)

LoveReading4Kids - Review of Spikey and the Caterpillar Sausage Cat

BBC Radio CWR - Interview with Kirsty Leahy about the Importance of Reading with Kids (23/08/2023)

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Meet Spikey – No Ordinary Hedgehog

Seeing Children Excited, Empowered, Entertained and Enthused Is Our Passion

From Our Readers, Big and Small

From Our Readers, Big and Small

From Our Readers, Big and Small

From Our Readers, Big and Small

From Our Readers, Big and Small

From Our Readers, Big and Small

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