written by ANIKA ALDAMUY DENISE • illustrated by LUCY RUTH CUMMINS
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edgehog was late. He did not like being late. It further frazzled his already prickly mood. He’d been grumbling about it to the ground when . . .
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he spotted something unusual. It was not an acorn. Or a leaf. Or any of the ordinary somethings he came across on his daily walk. It was a letter.
This wasn’t just any letter.
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It was a
love letter.
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“My word,” said Hedgehog. “Someone loves me.”
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Then he tucked the letter into his backpack and went on his way.
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Bunny and Squirrel were already in the meadow. Squirrel was busy gathering acorns, while Bunny busied herself with a nap. Normally Hedgehog liked to get there first. But today he had a love letter and was feeling oddly . . . cheerful.
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When Bunny beat him at leap log?
High five!
When Squirrel asked to share his lunch?
Pleasure!
And when Bunny wanted a friend to walk her home?
Delighted!
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