Preorder SCHOOL FOR WOODLAND CREATURES, the third book in the series OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG, and join us for a free Book Party, Storytime, and Signing in July. Every pre-order includes a delightful give-away: a custom ART PRINT by award-winning author-illustrator Lauren Castillo.
Saturday, July 18th at 10am
It’s the first day of school for Hedgehog and her forest friends in this cozy classroom caper about overcoming doubts and letting your light shine, with full-color art on every page from a beloved Caldecott Honor winner, Lauren Castillo.
We all have different strengths and weaknesses,
Our uniqueness is what makes us shine…
When the humans of Hedge Hollow head off to school, Hedgehog and her furry, feathery friends decide to start a school of their very own!
Owl will teach reading. Beaver will teach shop. Mole will teach geography. Hen will teach math. And Hedgehog . . . Hedgehog isn’t so sure. After all, you have to be an expert to teach a class, don’t you? Hedgehog doesn’t feel like an expert in anything. Lucky for Hedgehog her friends are happy to lend a paw, sharing laughter and kind words as they figure out a solution.
From the award-winning author-illustrator of Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us comes a tale of overcoming doubts and taking pride in doing what you love.
LAUREN CASTILLO studied illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art and received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is the author and illustrator of the 2015 Caldecott Honor-winning book Nana in the City, as well as The Troublemaker and Melvin and the Boy. She currently draws and dreams in Harrisburg, PA.
Visit her at laurencastillo.com
Follow her on Instagram at @studiocastillo
MEET THE AUTHOR! Join us for a free Book Launch Party, Story Time, and Signing at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10am-12pm.
Where to park:
FREE PARKING is available in the bookstore's dedicated parking lot behind the store, as well as around the neighboring Broad Street Market and in the municipal lot at 6th and Verbeke Streets. Metered street parking is available on the ParkMobile app.
SPECIAL GIFT: Receive a charming 5x7 Art Print with every pre-order!