Hazel and the Quiet Morning
A soft, slow start to the day. About noticing the small quiet things.
24 pages · ages 3-6 · paperback
Five books in the series
Hazel the Hedgehog
A gentle hedgehog finding quiet courage and calm in everyday days.
Who is Hazel?
Hazel is a small hedgehog who feels things deeply. Her days are gentle - a quiet morning, a brave little walk, a cosy night, a bright start - and her stories give those everyday moments room to breathe.
What Hazel’s stories teach
Hazel's books help a child name a big feeling, take a brave step at their own pace, and settle into calm morning and night routines. The same warm, slow world as Oliver, for slightly older littles.
Books in Hazel the Hedgehog
Hazel and the Brave Walk
One small step, then another. About being brave on a big walk.
24 pages · ages 3-6 · paperback
Hazel and the Cosy Night
Lamp low, blanket up. A gentle night-time routine to settle down.
26 pages · ages 3-6 · paperback
Hazel and the Bright Morning
Up with the sun and ready to go. A happy morning routine.
24 pages · ages 3-6 · paperback
Hazel and the Big Feeling
A feeling too big to hold. About naming it and letting it soften.
24 pages · ages 3-6 · paperback
A gentle note about Hazel’s world
Across the fields, Hazel sometimes glimpses a warm light - a soft nod to Oliver's lantern world. It stays gentle and in the distance: a quiet reward for families who know both, never something a new reader needs to follow.
See the whole series on the Hazel the Hedgehog page, find calm things to do together in games & activities, or print a wind-down chart from the free printables.