Huxton the Hedgehog Paperback -

Author Kevin Crookes lives in Southampton, Hampshire with his two children who inspire his work and life. Kevin is a poet by nature. He began writing five years ago as he was walking along a beach. "Suddenly things started to go through my mind and I found myself thinking everything in rhyme." Once he started writing, it was impossible to stop, one poem turned to ten and so on. He has written over three hundred poems and growing. Kevin has published two poetry books called, AS IT IS, and STILL AS IT IS. Huxton the Hedgehog is the first in a series of six picture books for children. Huxton and his friends offer many lessons for young children to learn the closeness of friendship, safe play, and listening to their parents. This rhyming story is an enchanting and colourful way to capture the hearts and minds of children. Artist Andrew Smith was born and raised in Liverpool. He acquired an enthusiasm for drawing and painting thanks to a great art teacher and a dear cousin who supplied free pencils! He graduated from university in his hometown in 1983 and has built up his career in the creative industry as an illustrator, designer and typographer. He has worked in the greetings card industry for many years. He has had designs published by Hallmark Cards, Almanac, Camden Graphics, UK Greetings and many high street stores. Andrew enjoys listening to music while he paints and getting out into the countryside for long walks. He now lives in Yorkshire with his wife and is a proud parent of two children.