Horace and Hattie are hedgehogs and the very best of friends. Together they make shadow puppets, follow slimy snail trails, and search for spider webs. One autumn day they are watching the leaves fall from the trees when they hear a squeak . . . Could it be a new friend to play with?

"First published in the United Kingdom in 2014 by Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd."

"Crisp air, falling leaves, sparkling spiderwebs--there are so many autumn wonders to share with a new friend!"--

"First published in the United Kingdom in 2015 by Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd."--Back cover.

A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. And look for the sequel to this popular leveled reader, Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!

"Wordplay with homonyms puts autumn on display and captures the art and science of season change"--

Horace and Hattie hedgehog are the very best of friends. There are so many things they like to do together. One day they are trying to play their favourite hopping game with their grasshopper friend, but it's too hot! Horace and Hattie try many different ways to hop and stay cool until they stumble upon the perfect solution.