The Night of the Hedgehog

From previous collaborators Rosie and Groenink (Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree) comes this splendid nighttime adventure, whose rhyming text and cool, muted hues convey hushed wonder. . . .a gentle reminder of the world’s many habitats.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The story is told using descriptive sentences that rhyme and illustrations and show the setting and events with engaging and unexpected detail. . . . A beautifully crafted book about the joys of sharing a special moment, this will inspire in children an appreciation of nature.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

Gentle rhyming text. . . . The detailed artwork captures both the cozy domesticity of the fatherchild relationship and the wild charm of the hedgehogs, rendered with careful attention to their spiky texture and endearing expressions. . . . A sweet reminder that wonder awaits in our own backyards.
—Kirkus Reviews

The graceful, rhyming text tells the story, which seems all the more magical in the lovely mixed-media illustrations, where kids can see that the quiet events are taking place in a garden under a full moon. This picture book celebrates a child’s personal encounter with nature.
—Booklist

The small but poignant reminders of the cherished moments are emphasized by Groenink’s attention to detail, from the hedgehog drawing taped to the little girl’s ceiling, to the dirtied bottoms of the Papa’s feet after returning inside. This tenderhearted read would make for a delightful way to tuck little ones in.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books