FICTION

One Cozy Christmas

by Christina BUTLER
illus. by Tina Macnaughton. 32p. Tiger Tales. Sept. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680100686.
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PreS-Gr 1—Little Hedgehog and his animal friends can't wait to celebrate Christmas morning together. Fox, Badger, Rabbit, and the Mice family are staying with Little Hedgehog in his tiny burrow. The friends joyfully spend their days getting ready for the celebration. But at bedtime, Hedgehog's cramped quarters are a bit of a challenge. The friends quickly discover that their togetherness can be too much of a good thing. Can Little Hedgehog and his friends make it happily to Christmas day? This accessible plot focuses on holiday togetherness, with the minor mystery of disappearing items easily solved. The pastel artwork is detailed and bright, nicely presenting each animal's frustrations and joys. But what sets this apart is the display of human emotions these animals share.
VERDICT A simple Christmas tale with a strong focus on friendship and intimacy. Perfect for a holiday storytime.
Reviewed by Sada Mozer, Los Angeles Public Library
Who is disrupting Little Hedgehog's Christmas get-together with his animal friends? The cookie ornaments keep disappearing, someone is snoring loudly, and Little Hedgehog's hat vanishes. Finally the group discovers they brought a squirrel in with the Christmas tree. The novelty of Little Hedgehog's "touch-and-feel" fuzzy hat will wear off, but bright illustrations add a convivial atmosphere to the otherwise pedestrian tale.
 , Jun 01, 2018

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