Norm’s HELLO, HEDGEHOG! series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
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Book #1: Do You Like My Bike?
Hedgehog loves his new bike. His best friend Harry says he likes it, too. But when Hedgehog asks Harry to go bike riding with him, Harry says he does not want to go. Does Harry not like his friend’s new bike? Or could this all have something to do with training wheels?
These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Book #2: Let’s Have a Sleepover!
Hedgehog is having a sleepover! His best friend Harry is excited. But when Harry arrives, he finds out that they will be sleeping outside. Suddenly, Harry doesn’t feel very well. Does Harry not want to sleep over? Or does this all have something to do with first-sleepover jitters?
These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Book #3: Who Needs a Checkup?
Harry is going to the doctor! But Harry is nervous. He does not know what will happen there. What if he gets a shot? Hedgehog knows just what to do. He will help Harry get ready for his checkup!
These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Book #4: Let’s Go Swimming!
It’s a hot day and Hedgehog wants to cool off! He knows just what to do — go swimming! He and Harry go swimming and play games in the pond. But Harry is not ready to swim underwater just yet… Can Hedgehog help his friend face his fear?
These sweet, laugh-out-loud friendship stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Book #5: Can I Have a Turn?
Harry’s new toy car has arrived in the mail and he cannot wait to play with it! His best friend Hedgehog wants to play with it, too. Hedgehog asks Harry for a turn and Harry agrees. But Harry discovers that sharing his awesome new toy is going to be harder than he thought…
These warm, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Book #6: Happy Birthday, Hedgehog!
It’s Hedgehog’s birthday and Harry has the coolest present for his best friend — a wind-up toy airplane! He hopes Hedgehog likes it. But when Harry arrives at Hedgehog’s birthday party the worst thing happens: Harry spots the exact same airplane that he bought for Hedgehog! Will Hedgehog still like Harry’s present?
These sweet, laugh-out-loud friendship stories with full-color artwork, color-coded speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!