Hazel the Hedgehog and the Loudest Place

Hazel knows her school by its sounds.

There is the CLANG of the gate, the BRRING of the bell and the thump, thump, thump of busy feet. Sometimes the sounds feel small and gentle. Sometimes they all arrive at once.

When Hazel finds a quiet place beneath the hedge, she begins to notice the world one thing at a time.

Hazel the Hedgehog and the Loudest Place is a gentle, neuroinclusive nature story for young readers. Through clear language and detailed monochrome illustrations, children explore sound, choice and the natural world alongside Hazel.

Created as part of the Heal Earth Sustainable Stories series, the book brings early science, environmental learning and inclusive storytelling together.

Ideal for shared reading, classrooms, nature learning and children who benefit from clear, accessible storytelling.

One thing to see. One thing to hear. One thing to choose.