Hedgehog Vs. Fear

Conquer fear like a hedgehog! 

Hedgehog Vs. Fear by Jolie Canoli

Anxiety and fear can be crippling for little humans! They need tools to identify, deal with, and overcome their fears. Hedgehog Vs. Fear is a picture book that gives fear a clear characterization and voice that equips kids to address their fear with clarity. Luckily, we can approach a scary subject like fear with the help of an adorable hedgehog who has gone there, done that, and come out the other side with victory! 

Great for Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary ages.

Suggested ages: Baby to age 9

What are parents saying? 

“My son loved the book. He especially liked the watercolor illustrations, the personification of fear, the humor, and the friendship at the end. He has dealt with fear and anxiety, and it was great to see him reading it with a smile on his face the whole way through.”
-Laura Holdeman

“This was such a cute book! I love how you included God in it. The use of fear getting larger and larger with every fear the hedgehog encountered was also a wonderful visual for children to see what happens if they keep being fearful!”
-Cristina Culligan

What are teachers saying?

“I love the flow of the book. My students thought it was ‘sweet and cute.’ One of my students stated that he would enjoy reading it to his younger sister.”
-Sheryl Harris, Teacher

“I LOVED this story & the illustrations! It was both whimsical and an effective vehicle for communicating a beautiful truth. Even as an adult, God used it to speak to me at a perfect time! I think the simplicity & clarity of the message mixed with the delight of the character & circumstances made the truth portrayed even more beautiful.”
-Natalie Reid, Teacher

What are grandparents saying? 

“Such an amazing and beautifully illustrated book! Jolie Canoli you've done it again!!!!! I love the story and how it resolves and also seeing characters from other books. Kids have these types of fears and this is a GREAT resource to help them overcome! Wow!”
- Kirk Bailey 

The Story 

Little hedgehog is excited to play, but at every turn a mysterious friend predicts disaster. Can this hedgehog overcome fear?

Fear transforms his room into a nightmare, his playtime into an accident, and his pool visit into a haunting experience. We all struggle with fear, but knowing that there is life beyond it is always helpful. The experience of the great outdoors, fun with friends, and the comforts of home are rediscovered as hedgehog overcomes fear.

The book hones in on one of the most unaddressed areas of child development- namely, the function of fear in our imagination. Yet with very simple language the story succeeds in showing how wise planning and a little bit of awareness can help us conquer our crippling fears. 

Written in poetic verse and filled with handdrawn watercolor illustrations, Hedgehog Vs. Fear offers a loveable character with gumption that kids will enjoy.

More reviews from parents and fans

• This book was well written. I read it to my son and he loved it!

• Loved the story line and that “Bones” made an appearance in the pool.

• Good story to use to talk out fear with children that are experiencing that feeling. Anxiety is so prevalent even in young kids. This might be a way to identify it and talk it out with them before it takes a stronghold.

• Lovely story and very relatable.