'About Hedgehog' by Dani Seatter

‘About Hedgehog’ is Dani’s third award winning sustainably made book for early years. Dealing with important issues around childhood bereavement, Dani has created a gentle story to enable both children and parents, as well as early years practitioners and therapists, to begin to have those all important conversations around death and what that means. Whether children have experienced the death of a beloved pet, a family member or a significant bereavement with a parent or sibling, this book is the perfect way to help young children explore their feelings by creating a safe environment from which to do so.

Having experienced personal bereavement over the last few years, Dani has focused her extensive early years teaching experience to create this beautiful book. Dani has sought the advice of Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, founder of Grief Encounter, a national childhood bereavement charity, who will receive a percentage from the sales of the book.

Published by Eco-Able Ltd and written by Dani Seatter.

For further support for bereavement please see also our children’s grief journal designed as a place for children to jot down their thoughts, feelings and memories.

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Dani has once again collaborated with local businesses to create the book, with illustrations by local artist, Anna Stead, Thistlemoon, book layout and text design by Natasha Willmore, Culpepper and Co and printed sustainably through Andrew Siddall’s local printing company, Tewkesbury Printing.

Made on recycled 100% carbon balanced paper as certified by the World Land Trust and without plastic lamination, Dani leads the way in sustainable publishing again to prove that books can and should be made sustainably.

Finalist in the Gift of the Year Awards 2026 in the Children’s, Educational and Pre-School category

Shortlisted in the Gift of the Year Awards 2026 in the Children’s, Educational and Pre-School category

Gold Winner in the City Kids Awards 2025 for Best Book

Gold Winner in the Junior Design Awards 2024 for Best Children’s Book 6+

Winner in the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2024

Winner of Book of the Year (6-10 yrs) in the Golden Wizard Prize 2024

What Others Say About ‘About Hedgehog’

We are delighted to be able to share some of the great reviews we have received about ‘About Hedgehog‘.

“Beautifully and poetically written, Seatter captures the part of the grieving process where you search, miss and pine for your loved one. As a children’s grief expert, I love how Rabbit feels able to ask questions to the right people, in the right way, at the right time. The door is left open for further exploration. An invaluable addition to books for bereaved children and my library of excellence.”

"A poignant, gentle, and beautiful book for young children navigating the grief process. Over the past few years, I have found myself specialising in supporting bereaved families and I will be recommending this book as a valuable resource- bringing comfort to both children and adults alike. Grief is something that touches all of us, at some stage in our lives. About Hedgehog provides a sense of clarity, validation, safety, nurture, and peace for children navigating the complexities of the grief process."

"I particularly enjoyed the beautiful symbology of the animals, the relatability of their feelings and the key message around the importance of seeking communication and support in times of grief. I love the interactive section at the end of the book, providing pages for children to record their own questions and memories. The symbology of the hedgehog can be linked to nurture and a sense of ‘having faith and trust in the processes of life’, which this book has in abundance. It already has a special place on my bookshelf and I look forward to sharing with my own children."

"As a child I wish I’d had this book, and I wish there was the same type of understanding around how to help children with grief. This book cleverly and tactfully helps guide kids, and their caregivers, how best to navigate the grieving process."

"What a beautiful book. I felt it teaches and normalises the messy feelings that come with grief. I can imagine this book being a useful tool in my own practice or for parents, teachers, professionals to use alongside a child that may have experienced grief as a gentle gateway into asking questions and a space to talk. Never an easy topic for any age to process, but felt this book highlighted how important it is to talk directly with children to avoid confusion and importance to lean on others for support. The illustrations also mirrored this from the darkest page where rabbit is confused and alone with their feelings, to the end page where all the animals are embracing each other. The blank pages were another beautiful touch to open conversation with children and make it more personal to them."

"What a beautiful book! Discussing death with young children is something no parent is ever prepared for. The simplicity of the message in this book is perfect for younger children to understand but at the same time, the emotion and confusion that Rabbit feels also comes through wonderfully. Having the blank pages for questions and memories at the back is a fantastic aid, and we had lots of great discussions with our 7 and 3 year old as a result. Having lost several close family members in quick succession, we are not strangers to explaining death and grief to our two young children. But I really wish this book had been around a few years ago and I have no doubt it will help lots of families with their grief journeys."

"‘About Hedgehog’’ by Dani Seatter is an incredibly special and stunning piece of children’s literature. It's a must-have for children navigating grief, and stands out as one of the finest books I've ever encountered on the subject. With finesse, the author delves into the sensitive realm of loss, crafting a narrative that is both relatable and consoling. Their approach is honest and moving, refusing to shy away from the complex emotions that accompany grief. Instead, they inspire children to express their feelings and seek understanding by encouraging open conversations. Also, emphasising the importance of asking questions, even if there are no easy answers, and reassuring young readers that it is okay to ask for support. This message is incredibly powerful and helps children navigate through their grief in a healthy and constructive manner."

"Furthermore, the book provides a designated space at the back for children to jot down their own questions and memories, empowering them to actively participate in the healing process. This thoughtful feature greatly enhances the book's overall usefulness and value. In addition to being endearing, the characters and illustrations featured in the book contribute significantly to its aesthetic appeal adding a touch of beauty to its pages. Altogether 'About Hedgehog' is a magical read that I highly recommend to anyone, regardless of age. The book's message about the healing power of talking about our feelings and remembering those we have lost is both powerful and uplifting. It is a book that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it."

"I think this book is great and the pictures are absolutely beautiful. I got this book out at my previous play session for children who have experienced a bereavement and the children and their parents really enjoyed reading it. The children liked to follow the pictures whilst the parents read it to the younger ones and some of our older children sat and read it to themself. I love the way this book helps give understanding to both the children and their parents/guardians and help them to understand how delicately dealing with a loss should be handled. Children are often those forgotten about after a loss, as they are able to bounce back and can sometimes appear absolutely fine from the outside but they are full of some many unanswered questions on the inside."

"I would say our slightly older children 7+ enjoyed and understood this book more so than our younger children but they still enjoyed reading along to it. I also love the pages at the back for children to write their own questions - writing is always easier than asking and it gives time to find out the answers, and the little flowers are also such a cute idea. Thank you so much for sharing this book with us. We wish it every success and as from all of us at Lolly’s we think it’s a beautiful book."

"A wonderfully written powerful yet simplistic written book- ideal for target audience of young children and their families to read and open the world and understand more about death, dying and grief- all such taboo subjects, which should be talked about. I will be signposting this as another resource for those that are affected and those that want to open the world to understanding an emotionally difficult and sensitive subject. I have come across many young children and families in my field of Paediatric healthcare - who this would benefit. Beautifully illustrated and the room for discussion and notes, and memories makes it a wonderful personal keepsake to revisit as needed."

"-Liked the way that the different animals each replied differently to Rabbit’s question- this felt very realistic and some of the exact ‘cover stories/code words’ that adults use to explain death when also faced with their own grief or avoidance of wanting/knowing how to discuss this topic with a child -Acknowledging the confusion. Key for young people to understand that this is a huge part of grief and that they might not understand their feelings/reactions/the situation- and that is ok & normal -Emphasising the importance of speaking to others, asking questions and feeling sad -‘And no one will mind?’ -thought this captured the embarrassment/anxiety that some children might have with asking questions or not understanding and allowed for reassurance from the characters & caregiver -LOVED the space for questions & memories at the back- could be a space for drawing, scrapbooking etc., and allows for containment, safety and connection with the caregiver who is reading with the child -The rhyming e.g., stumbled, mumbled & blustered, flustered -felt like a fun, rhythmic story and lifted the heaviness of the topic."

"The book is so beautiful on many levels, it looks and feels wonderful, and Shelley’s words along with the content of the book offer children permission to ask those difficult questions and provide the adults/guardians with the reassurance they so often need to be open and honest with children. The book has been given pride of place in the therapy rooms in our office and I look forward to sharing the book with CYPF."

"A really moving and gently powerful book that could help a bereaved child begin to process their overwhelming feelings."

"Beautiful illustration and simple yet impactful text. Beautiful story that creates a quiet yet powerful framework for experiencing loss and a way a parent can help a child through. Love the open space for children to grapple with their questions, memories and grieve their loved one.”

"A beautiful and poignant story about a young Rabbit trying to understand what has happened to their friend Hedgehog. With lovely illustrations and a space at the back of the book for memories and questions, this book is the perfect way to help bereaved young children explore their feelings and try to make sense of them. The panel was also impressed to learn that this company prints their books on 100% recycled carbon balanced paper and without plastic lamination, leading the way in sustainable publishing."

"Simply delightful book ..thought provoking and loaded with kindness."

“Such an invaluable resource for busy parents and businesses who want to buy more consciously. Your books are wonderful and so needed in this day and age. Thank you for all that you do to curate, edit and create for us all! How wonderful that your childhood bereavement book “About Hedgehog”, created for children and their caregivers, tackles the hard conversations that need to be had, and in turn makes them a little bit easier for everyone involved.”

“A gorgeous selection of lovingly designed books with sustainability at its core.”

“Absolutely gorgeous brand. Everything about it feels thoughtful and kind. The bereavement book really stands out.”

“Danielle’s green values are clear both in the running of Eco-Able and the accomplished publishing she’s undertaken.”

"Thank you so much for posting your book to me. It blew me away and is so beautiful. It’s like nothing I’ve seen in our sector before. Just simple and thought provoking. And the quality of everything, from the envelope and packaging, to the thickness of the pages. Very happy to share the book far and wide."

"I work in schools as a one-to-one therapist and 'About Hedgehog' is a beautifully written and illustrated book approaching the topic of grief. It gives children an opportunity to ask questions and communicate openly about their thoughts and feelings regarding bereavement and love. I have used it already to help one of my pupils who lost a close classmate. I would highly recommend it."

"A fabulous book for children to use for bereavement. We have purchased a couple for children who have suffered loss. The journal at the back is such a lovey thing to do and opens up a dialogue about how the child really feels without it feeling too strained. A Lovely keepsake of their memories of their special loved one!"

"About Hedgehog is the most wonderful book for embracing the subject of grief with young children. The illustrations are beautiful and children I have shared this book with found it a wonderful opportunity to ask questions. It is particularly special as there are pages at the end for a child to ask questions and draw their memories too. I highly recommend it for families, Early Years settings and schools."

"An amazing book, that is age appropriate for a wide range of children. It is sensitive and enables children to understand more about bereavement and how this impacts lots of people."

"About Hedgehog is a truly exceptional book with high‑quality production and illustrations that are both gentle and thoughtful. As a school, we have used this book to support children in navigating the complex and often overwhelming experience of loss through death. What makes About Hedgehog so powerful is its ability to create space for personal reflection, supporting adults to encourage children to think, feel, and ask questions in their own time. It opens the door to conversations that can be difficult to start.. We have found it invaluable across all age groups, from our youngest children in Early Years right up to Year 6. Its simplicity speaks to young minds, while its depth resonates with older pupils who may be processing grief in more complex ways. Purposeful, compassionate, and beautifully made, About Hedgehog has become an essential tool in our setting. It is a resource we are truly grateful to have in our school."

"An incredible book with the most beautiful ilustrations! A big help to explain grief in a simple way to young children. Would 100% recommend!"

"Such a beautifully worded book That covers a topic most children won’t understand or know how to talk about."

"I read About Hedgehog and loved the simple, gentle yet sad story and can imagine how it could help young children have an important conversation."

"The Hedgehog book is a touching story about a good friend passing away. It helps young children to deal with grief and sadness! My class liked the drawings and the detail in just black and white. The hardback quality of the book is of high quality. It was lovely to meet the author at the Childcare Expo at Olympia London."

"The books are beautifully enticing. In a world of fast pace and richly coloured, these stand out as they make you pause and focus on the subjects. As a childminder of a busy setting - children ranging from 9 months to 10 years old- we have an extensive book collection. It is rare that a 3 years old child will be interested by the same one as an 8 year old. 'About Hedgehog' is not only a book but a hook to start a conversation about the difficult subject of bereavement."

"Thank you again for providing us with a copy of “About Hedgehog” We have found the book to be a very valuable resource in our setting. The way it approaches grief and loss is thoughtful, gentle, and age appropriate, which has made it much easier to open conversations with children around difficult emotions and experiences. The story provides a comforting and accessible way for children to begin understanding feeling associated with bereavement, while also helping practitioners support those discussions with sensitivity and care. We particularly appreciated how the book encourages children to talk openly about their feeling and reassures them that grief can look different for everyone. It has been a useful tool both supporting individual children who may have experienced loss and for promoting emotional understand more generally within the setting. Thank you for creating such an important and meaningful resource."

"I've been using the book 'About Hedgehog' in my childcare setting and it's written with so much care and beautifully illustrated. It's opened up some wonderful conversations about death and grief for a child that's lost a grandparent, and even helped with the tiny losses for others like finding a dead bumblebee in the garden. It gives children permission to talk about something that some adults in their life might shy away from, but once you read the book to them it shows you're a safe space. I would recommend this book for any child that has experienced loss, but I also think it's a sensitive and age appropriate way to introduce death and grief to any child."

"The book 'about hedgehog' is lovely, well written for children and gives adults the right words and confidence to support grieving children. Its not too short, not too long, which is perfect for encouraging children to open up about how they're feeling in the moment."

"🦔 Wow - when this book arrived on my doorstep, I knew it was going to be special. It’s wonderfully published on the best quality paper and is something to be cherished for a lifetime. 🦔 The story starts with a young rabbit asking after his friend hedgehog. Everyone tells them that they have gone, some make awkward conversation and some run off. If you’ve experienced grief, you know it’s a true representation. 🦡 A kindly badger helps to explain that hedgehog has passed away and that it’s good to talk and ask questions. It moved me to tears 🥹 🤍 The book has pages at the back for questions and memories. I will use this book at home and at school, as it’s a beautiful exploration into understanding loss."

"The book is simply beautiful. It is beautifully illustrated with simple meaningful text which allows children to understand and ask questions about their friend, family member or in some cases a staff member. It is isn’t too long and holds their attention for just long enough to allow them to understand, I leant this to a friend recently for my godson who had lost his grandmother and she loved it. A simple but beautiful story that invites questions for deeper understanding."

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Simply click on the images to download the pages. A memories page for children to write or draw memories of their loved one and a questions page for added important questions.

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