The illustrations looked cute, however, I was unable to see any text on the copy that I downloaded to my Kindle. I attempted downloading it on the Kindle app on my phone and had the same problem.

This book is about a hedgeHog that just wants to be left alone for the winter. Everytime someone comes knocking asking for a place to stay he turns them away,and “fortifies” his home. That is until his fortifications destroy his home. How he is the one seeking shelter. I really like the message in this story, but what puts it over the top and gives it a 5 star rating is the illustrations. They are both fun and serious. They are colorful and fancy, and just perfect for the story they are telling.

This is a cute story of the consequences of not sharing, especially when you have a lot, and you could share.

The pictures are cute. The hedgehog is obviously in the wrong, and the grasshopper is in the right, but kids will be able to figure that what the hedgehog is doing by, well hogging the hedge is not the right thing to do.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Hedgehog lives a solitary life in his hedge, and he likes it that way. Grasshopper lives under the hedge. Though he lives alone, he's happy to welcome others to join him under the hedge. As the animals continue to arrive and space fills up, hedgehog loses his cool and destroys his own home. How fortunate for him that Grasshopper is ready to welcome him. The illustrations are functional for story support and done in a muted color palette.

I always review books like this with my four year old. This way I get the most genuine reaction possible.

The story kept my son involved through the whole thing. That's hard for a four year old to do. He loved the pictures and laughed when I kept saying Ding Dong! My son enjoyed it, but I didn't get that "Let read it again," reaction.

From a mom point of view. I thought the art was pretty good, there was a lot going on in the pictures and sometimes I thought it made it a little overwhelming for the little guy. I know it did for me. The story was pretty fun. That darn Hedge Hog!

We enjoyed this book and its definitely a story that you should read to your little ones.

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Absolutely one of the cutest books I have ever read.

I truly love this book. I took one look at the front cover picture and I was hooked before I even opened it.

A crotchety, grumpy hedgehog thinks he has sole rights to live in the hedge. He contently lives there all by himself with nobody to bug him.

All the animals around him are scurrying and flying around trying to acquire adequate accommodation for their families. Winter is fast closing in and they need a warm, cozy place to reside for the cold season.

The displaced homeless animals need shelter and they come ringing Hedgehog's doorbell to ask if he will be kind enough to share his hedge. He not only closes the door in their face after he shouts a resounding, "NO!" "THIS IS MY HEDGE!" but closes his heart to their desperate plight too. Oh my! What a mean guy!

Grasshopper, on the other hand lives under the hedge and she has a totally different spirit and attitude about her. Her kind and generous heart opens the door wide to invite those poor cold souls in and she gladly shares her living quarters no matter who comes knocking.

Hedgehog gets so infuriated with the interruptions and audacity of the intruders that he starts making signs, locking up his premises, and building a fence to keep those unwanted strangers out and away from his peaceful abode. His Grinchy heart is soon to learn a very valuable lesson in reciprocity.

He himself, after much out-of-control damage to his own hedge, finds he is in need of a new home. His fury has totally destroyed his hedge. Feeling ashamed at his inexcusable behaviour he takes what belongings he can pack up and humbly heads under the hedge to ask grasshopper if he could possibly come and stay the winter with her and the other animals she has so graciously taken in. Will grasshopper allow such an old Scrooge to join the others and live in community with them after how badly he behaved? Has Hedgehog actually repented and seen the errors of his ways or is he only bluffing?

This awesome story has such a positive message to share at any time of the year. Hedgehog learns a very valuable lesson about kindness and generosity towards others. I adore the illustrations. They are so detailed and filled with activity and humour. I highly, highly recommend this book.

This books teaches children all about sharing. The moral lesson behind this book a good one, and the children will definitely be drawn in by the beautiful artwork.

Hedgehog was a story about a hedgehog who learned the hard way that it is better to be surrounded by friends and love than alone and sad. This book could be used in studying animals, hibernation, habitats, seasons, weather and much more. Entertaining read that held my interest and attention with every page turn.

I liked the story but the illustrations were a little hard to see. It can be good though for getting the kids to slow down and enjoy looking at the pages. Kids like stories about funny animals and this fits the bill.

The galley I read had empty speech bubbles and it didn't work for me as a wordless book.

A very cute play on words. While there were questions, if the hedge is distroyed how are they living underneath it, we all know picture books can stray from what is possible and not. And maybe it's just my lack of understanding.

The illustrations completely add to the book.

While not a new type of story, the animals and play on words make this a very cute book. I think it might really appeal to preschool kids. And it is a good lesson to learn early.

This book was cute... shows kids that by refusing to share and hoarding resources, you may actually hurt yourself more in the long run. Also that those who have less are often more likely to help others. It wasn't spectacular, but was still cute.

This was a simple book with a simple, but important message about the importance of sharing with others. This would be a good book to introduce little ones to the idea of sharing. Plus I love hedgehogs so points for that! Overall, it was an ok book with a good message.

I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

When winter comes, Hedgehog is warm and comfy in his hedge home. When other animals need a place to stay, they ask if they can share the hedge. He will not even consider it, but the grasshopper under the hedge is more than generous with his space. When Hedgehogs anger causes him to destroy his home, he shows up, hat in hand, to ask if he can move in with grasshopper and the others. The generous animals welcome him with open arms. Hedgehog learns a valuable lesson about being kind and generous with others. The illustrations are wonderful and add a lot to the story. A great addition to a school, classroom, public or family library.

The illustrations are fantastic on this book about a hedge-hogging hedgehog who refuses to share his abode during winter.