Spring Time Picture Book

Spring Time, Spike the hedgehog and his family wake from hibernation—only to discover that the bugs they depend on for food are gone. The nearby farmer has sprayed pesticides, harming the woodland ecosystem.

Can Marigold the fairy help the hedgehogs find food and protect their future?

This beautifully illustrated story introduces young readers to themes of nature, environmental care, compassion, and problem-solving. Designed for children aged 0–6 years, it includes National Curriculum sight words and supports early literacy through a rich and engaging narrative.

Tawny Owl Wood Children’s Books creates inclusive, heart-led stories designed to ensure every child feels represented, valued, and heard. Our books celebrate individuality, emotional wellbeing, and diversity while gently encouraging children to embrace differences and challenge social boundaries through kindness, understanding, and imagination.

Created with neurodivergent children and families in mind, our stories offer safe, relatable spaces where emotions, unique perspectives, and self-expression are welcomed and celebrated. Each book aims to nurture confidence, empathy, and belonging, helping children recognise that their voice matters and that being different is something to be proud of.

Through magical storytelling and meaningful characters, Tawny Owl Wood inspires conversations around inclusion, acceptance, friendship, and emotional resilience for readers of all backgrounds.