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Hayden the Hedgehog's Chronicles

The Series

Ziggy's Swirly Shell

Ziggy's Swirly Shell

In Maplewood, Hayden the Hedgehog helps new friends discover the gifts they once tried to hide. As a gray mist grows stronger with every doubt, Hayden’s kindness reveals a truth. What makes you different may shine brightest of all when courage and friendship help those hidden colors finally rise.

Ziggy's Swirly Shell

Ziggy's Swirly Shell

Ziggy's Swirly Shell

In Maplewood Forest, Hayden the Hedgehog meets Ziggy, a shy turtle who believes his swirling shell makes him different in the wrong way. With gentle kindness, Hayden helps Ziggy see the truth. The very thing he hides is the gift that makes him shine brightest of all, as it symbolizes his uniqueness and the beauty of embracing one's true self.


 Arriving summer in Maplewood

Layla’s Brave Beats

Ziggy's Swirly Shell

Milo's Moonlit Marks

Hayden helps Layla the rabbit discover the courage to share her song in this lyrical picture book about bravery, self-expression, and friendship.

In Maplewood Forest, Layla the Rabbit longs to sing but fears her soft voice will be heard. With encouragement from Hayden and Ziggy, she finds the courage to share her song. Soon Layla learns even the quietest voice carries strength and can fill the forest with harmony.




 Arriving winter in Maplewood

Milo's Moonlit Marks

When the Colors Came Back

Milo's Moonlit Marks

Hayden helps Milo the fox see the magic in his zigzagged tail in this lyrical picture book about self-acceptance, imagination, and belonging.

In Maplewood Forest, Milo the Fox hides his crooked zigzag tail after others laugh. With encouragement from Hayden and his friends, Milo learns his tail can paint glowing shapes across the night sky. Soon the forest gathers to celebrate the creativity and courage only Milo brings.


Creative Development

Luna's Luminous Spots

When the Colors Came Back

When the Colors Came Back

Hayden helps Luna the fawn embrace her glowing spots in this lyrical picture book about self-worth, friendship, and courage.

In Maplewood Forest, Luna the Fawn hides her glowing spots, wishing she could blend into the shadows. When darkness falls, her gentle light guides Hayden and their friends home. Luna learns the glow she tried to hide is the very spark that helps others find their way.



Creative Development

When the Colors Came Back

When the Colors Came Back

When the Colors Came Back

In the final book of Hayden the Hedgehog’s Chronicles, Hayden and friends unite their gifts to restore color to Maplewood Forest in a lyrical tale of friendship, unity, and hope.

When a gray mist steals Maplewood’s colors and quiets its songs, Hayden the Hedgehog and his friends must share the gifts they once hid away. With courage, song, and light, they stand together against the shadows and learn their combined voices can restore the forest’s color.



Creative Development


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