Droogledots - Small Wonders

This story features a hedgehog family that came to the USA as pets. Hedgehogs do not live in the wild in USA.

When the hedgedogs were mistreated and turned loose in a garden they had to learn how to fend for themselves. As they are different from the other animals and they have prickles on their backs, the other animals were scared of them.

No-one went near them or bothered to find out if they needed help. They were alone when baby Herman was scooped up and carried away by a crow. Fortunately, Herman was dropped by the crow and he fell into the Koi fish pond.

He was rescued and cared for by the Droogledots, who then set out to find his family. This story has a very happy ending. It demonstrates that it's OK to be different and how working together can produce amazing results.

Each page has a colorful illustration to assist young readers understand the story.

Susan V. Feehan was born in England during WWII. Susan grew up in a world of great danger and uncertainty, but the strength of community helped her family to survive. The children played outside in the garden when it was safe. They created their own games using imagination, making secret hideouts in the bushes, and tents from the sheets hanging on the washing line. Toys were rare but creativity thrived. Susan came to USA in 1965 and became a citizen. She worked in accounting until almost retirement, then started writing children's books. Susan created the Droogledot family to help as reminders about the behaviors that we all value but sometimes forget in a busy technology-driven world: sharing, caring for others, bravery and self esteem. The Droogledots also tackle issues such as jealousy and bullying with story lines that both teach and delight. Come step into the Droogledot world- and be reminded of the hero's journey; all woven into stories mixed with a good serving of fantasy.

A 2D animator and illustrator. Adam Byrd is an alum from Columbus College of Art and Design. He has focused his studies on teaching children how to animate and draw digitally.