(4) PS Illustrated by Lucy Tapper. Hedgehogs Horace and Hattie (Hedgehugs) observe a caterpillar becoming a butterfly and wonder: "If they ate a lot and slept in a soft, silky bed, would they turn into something colorful and wonderful too?" (They do--sort of.) This slight story includes a nonscientific introduction to metamorphosis (caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly are never mentioned); colorful, vibrantly textured digital illustrations are eye-catching if a bit saccharine.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) PS Illustrated by Lucy Tapper. Best-friend hedgehogs Horace and Hattie do everything together, except hug--they're too spiky! After several unsuccessful ideas (rolling in snow, wearing strawberries) the pair finally finds their answer in an unsuspecting basket of laundry (so that's where missing socks go!). This is a been-done but sweet story of friends working together to solve a problem. Colorful illustrations have a dynamic fabric-collage look.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes