Eoin McLaughlin

Tortoise is not having a good day, and now he's stuck in a hole and is far too upset for hugs. Hedgehog sits and waits and then makes Tortoise laugh – taking the time to let the moment pass, and acknowledge how Tortoise feels.

Fox thinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it's about pudding... Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel overwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflection they learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with the ones you love.

Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends. They wanted to give each other a great big hug. But they weren't allowed to touch. 'Don't worry,' said Owl. 'There are lots of ways to show someone you love them.' So the two friends wave to each other...

Tiger and Crocodile are both looking for a goodnight kiss in this clever story. But the animals along the way don't seem very forthcoming! Perhaps it's those sharp little teeth that they can see when Tiger and Crocodile yawn. Then they see a sharp-toothed shadow… eek! But don't worry...

A hedgehog and a tortoise are both looking for a hug. They ask all the other animals they come across but for some reason no one will hug them. Until a wise owl explains: Hedgehog is too spiky; Tortoise is too bony. And that's when they find each other!

Join adorable characters like Hedgehog, Tortoise, Tiger, Crocodile, Fox, Badger and Magpie as they embark on heart-warming adventures....