The Little Hedgehog and the Great Flood (Tales from the Bluebell Woods Book 2)
by Ian HumpheryesPublish: Feb 19, 2024Series: Tales from the Bluebell WoodsChildren'sBook Overview
The series 'Tales from the Bluebell Woods' meets animals you might find in a typical woodland. The main character is a wise Hedgehog who lives in a hollow log who has many friends in the woods around him. In this story, it has been raining and raining for ages which eventually causes a stream to flood and endanger some the animals who live near it. Hedgehog with a little help from his friends saves the day.Reviews:
Reviewed by Shawna L. Thompson for Readers’ Favorite
In The Tale of the Little Hedgehog and the Great Flood by Ian Humpheryes, Hedgehog lives in the woodland with his friends. One day, it started to rain. He was beginning to worry about his friends. He needed to make sure their homes were safe and dry. Off he went in the pouring rain to check on them. He came upon a stream that was deep and fast. His mouse friends lived along this roaring stream. The mice were worried it would not stop raining and the stream would soon flood their home. His friends, the squirrel, the badger, and the rabbit, were safe from the flood, but concerned about the mice as well. Hedgehog came upon the mice and learned that their house was surrounded by water. What were they to do now? He had an idea! He would help them build a new home in a toadstool. The badger helped the gopher who was also without a home. They worked together and helped him find a new home in a log. All the animals survived the flood and had new dry homes. The mice and the gopher learned that it is nice to have good friends to help when in need.
The Tale of the Little Hedgehog and the Great Flood by Ian Humpheryes is a heart warming story of friends. The main character is an adorable little hedgehog who shows kindness, caring, and bravery toward his friends. Any child will find this book captivating and heart warming. The theme shows how friends can come together and help each other when faced with a big problem; learning how to find a solution, and letting your friends help. The bright and captivating illustrations in this book are stunning. The rain looks like it is running down the page because is so realistic. The illustrator has brought all the animals to life in such a beautiful way. This book is a must-have for any young reader. Adults and teachers will also love reading this story and seeing the pictures. Young readers will choose this book time and time again.
