The Hedgehog Who Wanted a Hug
A prickly little hedgehog looks for a hug and learns that giving one is just as good, in an Uncle Asad audiobook for children aged 4 to 9.
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What is The Hedgehog Who Wanted a Hug about?
The Hedgehog Who Wanted a Hug is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9, told by Uncle Asad, about a little hedgehog who goes looking for a hug and finds that giving one feels just as good.
After seeing Mummy Mouse hug her baby, Little Hedgehog realises that he is feeling sad too. He asks Cat for a hug, but she does not want to be covered in prickles. Rat is in a hurry and worries about getting scratched, and Chicken says his spikes would hurt. Each time, Hedgehog shuffles off through the leaves a little sadder, wishing he were furry, fluffy or smooth.
Then he meets a yellow dog sitting by a muddy puddle, miserable because everyone runs away from him. Hedgehog has an idea: if he is careful and hugs only with his soft front, he can give the dog a hug. It cheers the dog up completely, and Hedgehog finds that he feels warm and happy too. When he finds his mum at last, his hug is not prickly at all.
Part of the Storytime with Uncle Asad series, the story has gentle repetition that young children love to join in with. Uncle Asad closes with the words of the Qur'an, be good to others as Allah has been good to you, and invites children to try giving a hug themselves. It is music-free and a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Giving kindness feels just as good as receiving it.
- Everyone has something good to give, even if they are different.
- We should be good to others, as Allah has been good to us.
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Qasas 28:77: Do good, as Allah has done good to you.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Cat, Rat and Chicken not want to hug Hedgehog?
- How did Hedgehog find a way to hug the yellow dog?
- How do you feel when you give someone a hug?
- Who could you be kind to today?
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Hedgehog Who Wanted a Hug suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. Its repeated lines and animal voices make it a good bedtime story for younger children.
How long is The Hedgehog Who Wanted a Hug?
About 8 minutes.
Does The Hedgehog Who Wanted a Hug have music?
No. It is music-free.
