About the Book Darling Hedgehog Goes Down A Foxhole
Book: Darling Hedgehog Goes Down A Foxhole
Author: Auralee Arkinsly
Genre: Early reader chapter book
Release Date: September 13, 2019
Darling Hedgehog learns about the animal nature of things in high humor and carefree, cute, and winning episodes. This childhood story reads a bit like Aesop’s Fables or a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, for children 4-8 or preschool and kindergarten, as a read-to-me picture book, and first grade and second grade as a chapter book.
Pictures similar to the Mercy Watson series are characterized and painted in full-color, though the pages are set up like a chapter book.
This book helps to train children in natural wisdom, analysis, and discernment. It helps to balance the teachings of acceptance of everyone and friendliness to all. There may be good purposes for everyone to exist under heaven, yet all purposes may not be good for a child. So, beware, be discrete, and flee from crafty foxes especially when they are holding your parents in the pantry.
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My Thoughts on Darling Hedgehog Goes Down A Foxhole:
Have you ever found a cute children’s book that you enjoy reading to your kids? I have found a few before but this is definitely a title that can be added to the list. It’s not annoying. I’ve not grown tired of it yet.
Think a new Aesops Fable and you’ll be on the right track to what this book is like. It’s super cute with a good lesson to teach. Written to be read to your children or for kids beginning to read chapter books. It gives the age range as 4-9 but I’m here to tell you this is definitely not the only age range it’ll appeal to. I loved it and I’m 34. My 14-year-olds sat and listened while I read it as well as my three year old. I think this will be one of those books that appeals to all ages because of how cute it is.
We received an e copy of this book but I find myself thinking of purchasing a print copy so we can see the illustrations in all their glory. They are colorful and very much caught the eye for young children.
I highly recommend this as a new book to grace the shelves of your children’s library or your home bookshelf. My prediction is that it will become a quick favorite and you’ll wear the copy out. Maybe it is good that we have got an e copy as we won’t wear it out that’s for sure!
If you still need a quick Christmas present I think this would make a great stocking stuffer. And it’s currently available on kindle unlimited if you have a subscription to that as well.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Darling Hedgehog Goes Down A Foxhole
Auralee Arkinsly writes in good humor about serious subjects because kids of all ages can learn a lot from laughing. She is a strong believer in right and wrong but knows that getting onto the right path can mean falling down a slippery slope. She reckons if she can save some from the bumps and bruises, then she has done her job
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I’m so excited to launch my children’s book, Darling Hedgehog Goes Down a Foxhole with the Celebrate Lit crew! You are a river of hope for a new author.
So, here’s the story behind the story.
My friend and fellow author, Kathy Joy, left me a small hedgehog in a tutu as a going away gift on her guest bed after she had been visiting. I put it on the windowsill in my bedroom, and every morning, I would see it when I awoke.
I don’t know if you can relate to this experience, but I often wake up from a good night’s sleep with the gift of a problem being solved. Sometimes, I wake up with a creative idea. Well, one day, I awoke to find that I had the beginnings of a child’s story about where the hedgehog found her tutu.
Initially, it was a simple story about Darling Hedgehog finding a foxy friend who helps Darling find her calling.
I wrote out the story and then asked a talented neighborhood girl if she would like to draw the pictures for the tall tale. Having seen a lot of Julia’s sketches as she grew up, I thought that she might like to know what it felt like to earn money from her talents and at the same time, learn about the process of creating a book with an author to propose to a publishing company.
She agreed. Julia was in ninth grade. She was at the age where she was beginning to think about high school jobs and even to make plans for college and a career.
The same day we wrote out our contract, Julia sent me her first image of what she imagined Darling to look like. It clearly was not a mistake to hire this young artist!
When I awoke another morning, I believed God had given me another bit of advice. I needed to do better research on the nature of hedgehogs and foxes, their habitats and characteristics. The outcome caused the story to take a turn towards intrigue. It became a fable. Then it became an action-adventure animal story. And then it became better.
A librarian encouraged us to continue with it no longer as a picture book for very small children but as an early reader chapter book for second graders learning about similes.
I hope that we can teach children to notice facts and objective truth as they are being trained for life. So, I’ve accepted that my child’s fantasy had to grow some legs of gravity and wisdom. I’ve trusted my editors and beta readers that this is true, but I’m not above being told off.
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Giveaway for Darling Hedgehog Goes Down A Foxhole
To celebrate her tour, Auralee is giving away the grand prize of a set of Darling Hedgehog greeting cards!!
Laura Bartnick
Your joy in finding a story that doesn’t annoy you in having to read it to your kids is wonderfully iconic, Erin! Thanks for the mommy endorsement. <3
Erin S.
Not a problem! There have been some books I really wished for the day they could no longer be read but they were favorites and sadly I still have them memorized!
Laura Bartnick
You crack me up.
Erin S.
🙂
Auralee Arkinsly
Wow! What a super fun read, Erin! Thank you.
Erin S.
It is truly so cute!
Lynn Byk
This message about Darling’s family complements your blog. <3. Thanks for the introduction.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Emily
That’s awesome you found a book that can appeal to a wide range of ages. Especially as a mom of 10 I’m sure that’s a huge win! 😊
Erin S.
Definitely a huge win for our family!
DONNA MILLER
Erin this is the sweetest post! I am always on the lookout for new books to buy for our grandkids. I believe they would absolutely love this story! When my daughters were young, we had a few books that got read a million times and we NEVER got tired of them. So I know how you feel. I will look into purchasing a copy of this book for my grands. Thank you for this sweet and wonderful post! ❤
Erin S.
I’m sure those little grandchildren would love this book.
Mary Armand
Great summary! My children are too old but will keep this book in mind for gifts. I love to hear about good books to read!
Erin S.
This would definitely be a good gift book.
Teresa
I can so relate to wanting to have books to read to our children that I also enjoy. And that don’t annoy! Thank you for your honest and helpful review of a promising new book.
Erin S.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you’re not stuck reading a book that you find annoying!
Karen
I loved finding books that my girls loved! This looks like a super pretty storybook!
Erin S.
It is really pretty and eye-catching.
Betty Rojugbokan
I love your narrative about the book and how you presented it to us. It sounds like my children would enjoy reading the book as well.
Erin S.
I hope they get a chance to read this one.
Barbara
Fables are a great way to teach kids and ourselves about the world we live in.
Erin S.
Yes they are!
Collene
It is great that you found a book that you love to read to your kids because they often want us to read it over and over and over again! Thanks for the recommendation!
Erin S.
No problem. Hope your family enjoys it as well.
Adriana
Hi! Thank you so much for reviewing this book. I appreciate your detail and how thought-out your positive critique is!
Erin S.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your thoughts.
Wendy @ One Exceptional Life
What a fun book. I really like the story behind the story as well. If only I had younger kids in my life.
Erin S.
It would be a good one to donate to a local library.
Dani James
I love how God helped you write this book and hope it does really well. I love the illustrations too!
Erin S.
They are so cute!
Kari Minter
This looks like such a fun read! Thanks for taking the time to write this post!
Erin S.
It is definitely a cute read!
Jessie
I laughed out loud when you said “not annoying”. Oh how many children’s books I avoid with my kids! 😂😂 in all seriousness though this seems like a fantastic book that my kids would love!
Erin S.
Oh, they would! I know exactly what you mean about avoiding books and I want to be honest with parents about whether the books get annoying or not!
Mamie
I enjoy learning about new children’s authors and books.
Erin S.
Hope you get to check it out!
Meghan Villatoro
Sounds like a cute story! As a mama with four young kids, I’m sure they would really like it!
Erin S.
I’m sure they would too!
Joni Steinauer
Thank you for sharing about this darling book. I will definitely have to add it to my reading list. Blessings, Jono
Erin S.
I hope your family enjoys it.
Elizabeth
Looks and sounds like a cute book to read. Thanks for sharing
Erin S.
It definitely is a cute book!
Ava James
Enjoyed reading your review, really interesting and informative. Would make a good birthday present 🎁
Erin S.
Yes, this would definitely be a good birthday or Christmas present.
Tinashe
I love books like this that teach strong lessons to our children and helps them become better people.Thank you for sharing!
Erin S.
This is always a quality I look for in books. Can they learn something of value from it?
Adriane
I love stories that teach lessons. This looks like a really great book with beautiful illustrations. Thank you for this review!
Erin S.
It is a beautiful book with a great message.
In the Midst
Sounds super cute!! It’s so much easier to read to our kids when we enjoy the book!
Erin S.
Yes, it is so much easier and more enjoyable with a good book.
Summer
I enjoyed reading these kinds of children’s books to my kids when they were little. It was so interesting reading how the story of the hedgehog came about!
Erin S.
It’s such a cute children’s read.