In Hedgehog’s Winter, award-winning author Raven Howell brings to life a gentle and heartwarming tale of determination, friendship, and the magic of the changing seasons. Perfect for young readers ages 3–7. Howell’s lyrical prose dances through the pages with an inviting rhythm, capturing the curiosity and wonder of childhood. Young readers will delight in Hedgehog’s adventures and the sensory-rich moments—skating on the ice, sharing huckleberries, and pondering the taste of a snowflake.
Posted on August 16, 2025 by Jeyran Main, book reviewer
Hedgehog's Winter, hard cover
As soon as winter arrives, Hedgehog is excited. He wishes he could build a snowman, skate on the ice, and sled down the hill.
But his friends, Bear, Raccoon, and Chipmunk, don’t want to play. They are ready to hibernate.
So, Hedgehog puts on his hat, his coat, and his mittens and tries to find someone to have a winter adventure with him. As he skates on the frozen pond, he wonders what a falling snowflake tastes like. Then, Deer arrives and helps him build a snowman and find a piece of bark for a sled.
After sledding, Hedgehog and Deer share some leftover berries. But Hedgehog’s eyes are growing sleepy. But he still doesn’t know what a falling snowflake tastes like. As he walks toward his warm burrow, he catches a snowflake on his tongue and says, “Snowflakes taste like winter!”
He happily curls up in his burrow and goes to sleep thinking about his winter adventure.
JUV002000 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
JUV009100 JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Seasons
JUV029020 JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather
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