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Hedgehog in the Garden

By Judy Allen and Alan Baker

Mick’s quiet garden discovery reveals a prickly neighbour in more danger than he imagined.

gentle informative engaging nature-focused

Genres

Animals Nature Realistic Fiction

What is Hedgehog in the Garden about?

At Grandma’s birthday party, Mick makes an exciting discovery in the back garden: a shy hedgehog hiding among the leaves. As he watches quietly, he begins to learn about this prickly visitor—where it lives, what it eats and how it protects itself. But hedgehogs face dangers from people, roads and changes to their habitats. Mick’s unexpected encounter becomes a gentle adventure and a lesson in caring for wildlife, showing how small acts can help keep garden animals safe.

About the author

Judy Allen is a British author who loves writing stories and non-fiction books for children. She is well known for her ‘I Wonder Why’ series, which helps curious kids learn about animals, nature, and the world around them. Judy’s books are fun and full of interesting facts to spark your imagination.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1996

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