The Prickly Problem is an adorable book about how the "simplest thing" can solve a problem. Without giving away the story, Dr. Pete the Porcupine is caring for a number of patients, until one comes along with a different problem and doesn't seem to want help.

I enjoyed the story and think it will be a good read for younger children. My students are a little old to require but I'm not saying I won't share it. It is a good lesson for all.

I was given the opportunity to read this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a family favorite, our youngest daughter who is 6 loved reading this over and over. The characters are relatable and helps to navigate the big feelings sometimes.

The Prickly Problem is a great child's book with beautiful illustrations. The message of compassion and caring for others is such an important one making this book a must have for any kids book shelf.

I thought this was a really cute book to discuss feelings with your kiddos. It wasn’t overly sweet so it’s good for both boys and girls. The illustrations were wonderful.

Dr. Pete (the porcupine) is such a caring and empathetic doctor with many friends. All of his friends look to him knowing they will receive loving care.

Dr. Pete wears a coat to take extra care not to poke his patients / friends when they want to hug him after his dedication to making them well again. This is a fun and loving story, which also shares compassion and kindness with an outsider to the group. Empathy, kindness, and friendship are so important in young lives.

The illustrations are so vibrant, sweet, and full color. The character’s sweet faces had me smiling during the whole story. The illustrated pages are as beautiful to look at as the story held within.

*There are also some porcupine facts at the end of the book for those little minds who want to know more.

I received complementary advance reader copy of this book for review purposes. The opinions, in this review, are my own. Thank you for the opportunity to read this wonderful book. .

This book was so cute! I read it with my just turned 5 year old granddaughter and she loved it. The illustrations were visually engaging and the message was one that kids of every age could appreciate. The book was written in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand and enjoy.

Highly recommend - 5/5 stars.

*** I would like to thank NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and Cheryl DaVeiga for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Such a cute book with colorful illustrations to keep a child interested. The book teaches children to show kindness without judgment even if someone isn't just like them. My nieces and nephews loved the story.

that was cute. I love the warm tone full color illustration, it matched the "desert " setting so well. the wordsplay are nice . and there's even some fun facts at the end of the story. overall such an adorable & heartwarming book.

Cute book to teach kids that sometimes a hurt can happen on the inside and being nice is the key to fix. Very cute book and easy to understand for littles.

The Prickly Problem was pretty perfect with all the P words. I read this with my 6 year old grandson and we had lots of fun with this book. The pictures were big and colorful. The characters were captured perfectly. My grandson and I agreed that hugs really are healing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterhole Productions, LLC and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book would be a good addition to a social skills curriculum or group. It tackles how to see past negative behaviors and search for the true reason why someone may be acting that way. I liked the message of leading with empathy and not assuming the worst in people. I enjoyed the adorable illustrations and appreciated the link to related materials including a song, which could be incorporated into a lesson plan.

Dr. Pete, the porcupine, spends his day as usual, solving all of the prickly problems of his friends. For example, Jake the Snake needs a cure to get his rattle back, and Liz the Lizard could use some cream for her itchy scales. Dr. Pete always doles out the best medicinal cures for his friends, and ends every appointment with a hug.

After work one day, his friends gather to ask Dr. Pete for his help, Cactus Jack is too mean and is hurting everyone’s feelings! Try as he might, using potion after potion, nothing seems to make Cactus Jack any less mean. While Dr. Pete climbs up Jack to check his heart, he suddenly falls, causing him to hug onto Jack as hard as he can!

As Cactus Jack quickly changes into someone much kinder, they all realize that it was always the hugs that Dr. Pete gave that actually helped the most.

A fun children’s book that shows that even the grumpiest of people can be made better simply by being shown kindness.

Thank you to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read and review this title.

A cute story about friendship and the power of caring with adorable illustrations of Dr. Pete the Porcupine helping out his friends and neighbors. The bright and lively pictures of desert creatures adds to the fun of this sweet little book.

I loved this book! This is an adorable story of a prickly doctor solving problems for his animal friends! I loved the puffer coat, the art, and the story! Felt a little odd about forcefeading mean people nice medicine, but the hugs were nice!

The Prickly Problem by Cheryl Daveiga

Illustration are what frist brought us to the book with the bright colours. My son loved Dr. Pete and thinks he's very helpful. He enjoyed the healing of all the animals and how they come to visit him further more throughout this book it widen his voucblaury which as a educator I was very impressed.

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This book has very cute and beautiful illustrations! I also loved the story and how it teaches kids to be kind and compassionate.

The Prickly Problem by Cheryl DaVeiga.
Dr. Pete the Porcupine (Biff Bam Booza.
With a fun-filled story and vibrant characters, it's perfect for your reluctant readers. Emergency! There's a patient in a pinch, and Dr. Pete is on quest to get to the heart of the matter. Quirky, magic-potion-making Dr. Pete the Porcupine finds himself in a sticky situation, perplexed by a terribly tricky case. Beloved by his desert neighbors for always fixing their prickliest problems, has Dr. Pete finally found a prickly problem he can’t solve? You'll adore this giggle-fest of delightful wordplay. The Prickly Problem teaches kids to have compassion - even with the prickliest personalities. With a compelling story and vibrant characters, it's perfect for your reluctant readers. Follow Dr. Pete and his ragtag, volunteer rescue squad as they discover the power of friendship, compassion, and kindness.
A great read. Daughter loved the illustrations. 5*.

I loved this book and I loved the messages that come over with the story

The illustrations are lovely too and really bring the story to life

The characters were great and I loved the way that the book was written too, it had a lovely flow to it and even though it's only a short read its a well developed story

It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended, it is a lovely little read!

I loved this book! The message, the storytelling and the illustrations.

Almost made me tear up at the end. We could all use a hug sometimes…although you’ll still never catch me hugging a cactus lol.

This was a great book and would be fun to read to elementary school students. I think 1st through 3rd graders would like it best.

This fun read is part of a series but you can easily read this standalone.

It's a colourful and enjoyable children's book showing how working together gets results and that hugs always help.

I think a lot of readers will like this one. I know I enjoyed it!