Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Soft colors, rounded shapes, and stylized text add whimsy to this story of Herbie, a young hedgehog on his first foraging adventure. With his mother's encouragement, Herbie sets out, blown by the wind into a pile of leaves. Before long, the wind carries him to a snowy landscape where his foraging is curtailed by the cold. The title character falls asleep in the arms of a "snowbear"-a drift of snow-until the morning, when another gust of wind sends him all the way home and back into the arms of his mother, where it "feels just right." Although the depiction of the passage of time is confusing (Herbie's adventure appears to take only a day or two, but while he's gone, the seasons change from fall to winter to spring), the young hedgehog's exploits will engage children. VERDICT This enjoyable story of a lovable hedgehog exploring his world and learning some independence is perfect for storytime and small group sharing.-Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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