The Hedgehog House

The Hedgehog House by Gabriela Charatsari is a heartwarming children's book about Bella, a 10-year-old girl who initially despises nature and animals. Bella's family takes a holiday to a remote cottage atop a mountain in a tiny Italian village with only 12 residents, surrounded by vast woods. Bella is glued to her iPad and shows her frustration by mistreating animals—a cat, a fox, and even mosquitoes.

One day, after running away from the house to escape biting mosquitoes, Bella gets lost in the eerie, mysterious woods. Her journey through the wilderness becomes a turning point as she encounters various animals she once mistreated. They teach her vital lessons about kindness, respect for nature, and self-awareness.

The story captures Bella's transformation as she learns to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and develops empathy for all living things, delivering an important message about personal growth and environmental responsibility.