The Prickly Village -- by S.S. Eaton | Airlift

A Little Porcupine's Big Discovery

In the Prickly Village, families live five trees apart — close enough to see each other, yet far enough to pretend the others don't exist. Boundaries are kept. Privacy is prized. And life goes on, quietly, safely, separately.

Until Peter.

Curious young Peter ventures beyond his family's tree and into the wider forest. What he finds surprises him: neighbors who laugh, share, and play together. Could the families of Prickly Village do the same?

When the families dust off the books of the forest, they discover that their own ancestors once built something beautiful — a true town full of friends and neighbors. And it's the youngest among them, the littles, who set the changes in motion — racing down the slopes and leading the way back to community.

• A heartwarming story about community, curiosity, and connection
• Perfect for early readers and family read-alouds
• Celebrates the courage it takes to reach out to others
• Ideal for homeschool, classroom, or bedtime reading