Author Profile
Paul Stewart
4 Books
Paul Stewart is a British children’s author known for his imaginative fantasy and adventure novels. He frequently collaborates with illustrator Chris Riddell to create immersive, richly detailed worlds, most notably in The Edge Chronicles and the Far-Flung Adventures series. He also writes the suspenseful Barnaby Grimes stories and gentle picture books like the Rabbit and Hedgehog series. His writing seamlessly combines strange environments, gripping danger, and humor to captivate middle-grade readers.
Hedgehog wants to play remembering, but Rabbit knows this game can get tricky. The same adventure can sound very different depending on who tells it.
As the two friends think back to rolling acorns, crossing a stream, and other shared moments, they discover that memories do not always match. Was Rabbit clumsy, or was he rescuing a water snail? Was Hedgehog helpful, or just in the way? Their gentle disagreement becomes a warm, funny look at friendship, feelings, and seeing things from another point of view.
What Do You Remember? is a tender illustrated story for young readers who are learning that friends can disagree and still care about each other.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Rabbit and Hedgehog are best friends, but they have a problem: neither one knows when his birthday is. Hedgehog has a simple idea. They should celebrate tomorrow, just in case.
That solves one question and starts another. What is the best present for a friend who is very different from you? Rabbit and Hedgehog each try to choose something thoughtful, but giving the perfect gift is not as easy as it first seems.
The Birthday Presents is a gentle, funny picture book about friendship, birthdays, and paying attention to what someone else might truly enjoy. Its warm animal characters and tender humor make it especially appealing for young readers learning about generosity and kindness.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Rabbit is awake in the daytime. Hedgehog is awake at night. They are best friends, but every morning Rabbit has to say good night just when he wishes their fun could keep going.
Rabbit understands that this is how things are, yet he still longs for one whole day with Hedgehog. When heavy rain and rising water force both friends to higher ground, Rabbit’s wish may come true in a way he never expected.
Rabbit’s Wish is a warm picture book about missing a friend, wanting more time together, and finding joy in an unusual day. With gentle animal characters and expressive illustrations, it speaks clearly to young readers who know how precious friendship can feel.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Hedgehog is getting ready for his long winter sleep, but there is one thing he has never known: what winter is like. Snow, cold air, frozen quiet, sparkling days—he will sleep through it all. So he asks his friend Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter for spring.
Rabbit wants to keep his promise, but he is forgetful, and winter is long. As the snow falls and food grows scarce, remembering a promise becomes harder than he expected.
A Little Bit of Winter is a gentle woodland story about friendship, seasons, and doing your best for someone you love. Warm, funny, and tender, it is well suited to young readers who enjoy animal stories with heart.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
