Henrietta the Hedgehog loves playing outside in the grass and leaves, searching for her favorite food. She is soft and cuddly...and very relaxed. She doesn't have any prickly spines standing up...meaning she's comfortable and safe with those around her. She especially likes being held, played with, and loved by little ones with very active imaginations! Henrietta also enjoys exploring nature tables, gnome houses, fairy houses, and little fort houses that children create. Irresistible to little hands, Henrietta the Hedgehog is made of all-natural, sheep wool. She has no loose parts - everything is firmly needlefelted together. Henrietta measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". I enjoy helping bring books alive for children; and have so much fun listening to my daughters bring books that I've read to them alive through play. Parents and educators, please see the next picture (with the trio of hedgehogs) for some ways to tie in books with toys like this hedgehog. Please see my Flickr profile for the link to my Etsy shop.

The Tip: Don't light the oil lamp that is under the Christmas tree if you want a happy Christmas. However as there are not many presents, it might liven the day up. If you can't light the lamp, try one of the candels.