This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care hedgehogs need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young girl and boy who play with their pet hedgehog. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.