New Releases by M. Christina Butler

In this sweet story of friendship, Little Hedgehog and his friends discover that the beavers are trapped in their house after the big winter storm! Can they work together to rescue their friends? In this newest installment of the Little Hedgehog and Friends series, a big winter storm, just before Christmas, has forced Little Hedgehog and the other animals to stay in their houses. When the weather finally clears, they all decide to get together to have a party--but where are the beavers? The group discovers that a large boulder has rolled in front of the beavers'' door, trapping their friends inside. Can Little Hedgehog and his friends work together to help the beavers so that they can all spend Christmas together? Little Hedgehog and the other woodland animals are the best of friends! Their exciting adventures take them to different places in the forest and center around friendship, teamwork, determination, and gratitude. Each of the books in the Little Hedgehog & Friends series promotes being helpful, building a sense of community among friends and neighbors, and learning how to be a leader with a can-do attitude while working together to solve problems.

It''s almost time for the Little Hedgehog''s Christmas party--but someone has taken ALL of the berries and pine cones in the woods that the friends were planning to use for decorations! Can Little Hedgehog and his friends figure out who it is? It''s almost time for Little Hedgehog''s Christmas party, and Little Hedgehog waits patiently for his friends to come over with the decorations. But when they get to his house, they''re very upset! Someone has taken ALL of the holly berries and ALL of the pine cones in the woods, and now, there is nothing to decorate Little Hedgehog''s house with. So the friends set out to see if they can figure out what''s going on. Along the way, they find some very BIG footprints. Who could they belong to? Little Hedgehog and the other woodland animals are the best of friends! Their exciting adventures take them to different places in the forest and center around friendship, teamwork, determination, and gratitude. Each of the books in the Little Hedgehog & Friends series promotes being helpful, building a sense of community among friends and neighbors, and learning how to be a leader with a can-do attitude while working together to solve problems.

Noël approche ! Petit Hérisson et ses amis cherchent du houx pour décorer leurs maisons. Mais la neige tombe de plus en plus fort, une tempête s''annonce. Le trajet est bien plus compliqué que prévu. Petit Hérisson et ses amis réussiront-ils à rentrer à temps pour fêter Noël ?

Little Hedgehog and his friends are off to visit Grandpa Squirrel. But he lives high up on Rocky Ridge and there''s a snowstorm on the way! Can the friends deliver their gifts, brave the icy weather and make it home safe in time for Christmas? The thirteenth book in the bestselling Little Hedgehog series by M Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton!

A collection of five stories featuring adorable baby animal characters—perfect for animal lovers, big and small!

C''est Noël, Petit Hérisson et ses amis partent à la recherche d''un sapin autour duquel se réunir pour les fêtes. Une fois qu''ils l''ont choisi, ils le décorent tous ensemble. Mais, le lendemain matin, ils remarquent des choses étranges : des biscuits ont été mangés, un ronflement mystérieux a été entendu et, surtout, le bonnet de Petit Hérisson a disparu. En résolvant ces mystères, ils se découvriront un nouvel ami avec lequel fêter Noël ! Un joli conte qui met en avant des valeurs telles que la générosité, l''amitié et la joie de partager.

Le père Noël a besoin de Petit Hérisson ! Pas de problème, notre petit héros part livrer les cadeaux en traîneau !

Le bonhomme de neige est terminé. Mais bien vite, il a l''air triste, peut-être qu''il a froid... Les trois amis décident alors de le réchauffer...

Un beau matin de Noël, un petit hérisson est tiré de son long sommeil d''hiver. Il a froid, bien trop froid pour se rendormir. Aussi, quelle joie de recevoir du père Noël un superbe bonnet rouge ! Mais il a beau tirer dans tous les sens, ses piquants l''empêchent de l''enfiler. Bientôt, il est tout déformé ! Petit Hérisson décide donc de l''offrir au lapin, qui, après l''avoir essayé en vain, le donne au blaireau, qui le fait enfin passer au renard... Finalement, après être passé de main en main, ce petit bonnet rouge est devenu grand... si grand même qu''il devient une couverture idéale pour notre cher hérisson grelottant de froid ! Un joli petit conte de Noël qui met en avant des valeurs telles que la générosité, la solidarité et la joie de partager : du hérisson au renard en passant par le blaireau, chaque personnage se montre altruiste et attentionné. Un modèle pour les petits lecteurs à l''heure de l''invidualisme... Attachants, les petits héros de M. Christina Butler sont autant de compagnons rassurants qui véhiculent un même message positif et optimiste, pour célébrer l''Amitié.

Little Hedgehog and his friends are so excited to spend Christmas together. They pick out a tree and decorate it, then happily go to bed. But the next morning, everyone is grumpy! "You stepped on my paws!" cries Fox. "I can''t find my socks!" moans Rabbit. "Who was snoring all night long?" grumbles a tired Badger. And someone even ate one of the cookies that had been hung on the tree! Is their Christmas ruined?

One morning over breakfast, Rabbit asks his friends, "Did you hear the creaking and crashing in the woods last night?" Little Hedgehog says he didn''t hear anything, but Badger and Fox did-and Fox is determined to find out what was making all the noise. That night, Fox hears the noises again, and this time, he sees a red hat just like Little Hedgehog''s in the distance. But when Little Hedgehog insists he wasn''t outside, the friends are puzzled. Who could it have been?

Share the magic of Christmas with this enchanting collection of picture book stories. This beautifully illustrated book features five stories that are perfect for reading with little ones at this special time of year. Includes A Long Way From Home, The Best Christmas Ever!, The Christmas Angels, The Magical Snowman, and The First Snow.

From the best-selling Little Hedgehog series comes another festive treat, just in time for Christmas! A brand-new Little Hedgehog paperback from the talented M Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton. It’s Christmas – but poor Santa has a cold! So Little Hedgehog sets out with a sledge full of presents. “Santa’s helper is on the way!” But there are too many presents for one little hedgehog to handle. Perhaps he needs some help from his friends? With wonderfully wintry illustrations and soft touch-and-feels throughout, One Special Christmasis guaranteed to become a firm Christmas favourite.

Cette nuit, le ciel est plein d''étoiles filantes ! Petit Hérisson et ses amis se rassemblent pour aller les observer. En traversant la forêt, Lapin Coquin cherche à en attraper une et tombe dans un trou. En essayant de lui venir en aide, toute la petite troupe se fait prendre au piège... Pourront-ils contempler le spectacle grandisse des étoiles filantes du haut de la colline ?

Bientôt Noël ! Petit Hérisson est tout excité. Il cuisine des gâteaux, décore son sapin, prépare des cadeaux. Sa maison est magnifique ! Mais Petit Hérisson a un doute. " Ne manque-t-il pas quelque chose? "

Little Hedgehog and his friends are on an exciting adventure to see a shower of sparkly shooting stars. But soon they find themselves in a spot of bother . . .

Find out what happens when the moon disappears and Little Harvest Mouse goes in search of it.