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Hedgy Starts School is a children’s picture book about starting school. Designed to help young children prepare for school life and reduce anxiety around new routines and environments.
The story follows Hedgy as he gets ready to start school. It gently introduces children to what school is like, including new routines, classrooms, teachers, and daily activities. The book helps children understand what to expect, making the transition to school feel more familiar and less overwhelming.
The story is written in simple rhyming language, making it accessible for early learners and children who benefit from visual or structured communication support.
The book is especially helpful for neurodivergent children preparing to start school or for any child who may experience:
Anxiety about starting school or transitions
Social communication differences
Sensory sensitivities
Difficulty with change or new environments
It supports early confidence-building by helping children feel prepared and informed before starting school.
The book also includes:
Fun puzzles and activities
A visual checklist for school preparation
Guidance notes for parents and carers
It is suitable for children aged 2 years and above and can be used at home, in early years settings, and in transition support programs.
Printed in the UK
32 pages including cover pages
Aimed at children aged 2 to 6 years
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-8382470-3-4
Hedgy Visits the Dentist is a children’s picture book about preparing for a dentist visit, designed to help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support positive experiences at the dentist.
The story follows Hedgy the hedgehog on his very first visit to the dentist. He experiences what happens during a dental appointment, including new sounds, unfamiliar tools, and different sensations. Through the story, children learn what to expect and how to manage feelings of worry or uncertainty.
This book is also designed to support early oral health education, including how to look after teeth and establish good toothbrushing routines.
It helps children understand:
What happens during a dentist appointment
How to feel more confident during new experiences
the importance of looking after teeth
Basic oral health and toothbrushing habits
It is particularly helpful for children with:
Sensory processing differences
Social communication differences
Neurodivergent children
Anxiety around medical or dental visits
Additional learning needs
Included with the book are supportive resources such as an award chart with sticker rewards, toothbrushing instructions, a linked toothbrushing song, and additional activities to reinforce learning.
The book has been developed with input from the oral health promotion team at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and aligns with current national toothbrushing guidance (2025). A special library version is now available too.
Say Hello to Hedgy is a children’s picture book about social and sensory differences, designed to help young children understand that everyone experiences the world in different ways.
The story follows Hedgy the hedgehog, who sometimes feels misunderstood. Through this own words, Hedgy explains how he sees, hears, and feels the world around him, helping children explore different ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.
The book promotes empathy, kindness, and understanding through its storytelling, supporting early conversations about inclusion and acceptance. It helps children recognise that it is okay to be different and that everyone has the own unique way of experiencing life.
This book supports children in developing:
Awareness of social and sensory differences
Empathy and emotional understanding
Early communication and discussion skills
Acceptance of diversity in thinking and behaviour
It is suitable for children aged 2 years and above and is ideal for use at home, in early years settings, and in educational environments.
The book also includes simple puzzles and activities to support engagement and reinforce learning in a fun, interactive way.
Printed in the UK
32 pages including cover pages
Aimed at children aged 2 and beyond
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-8382470-2-7
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