YVONNE J RICHARDS

Born in the heart of the Black Country, still living in the West Midlands; sadly widowed young, I have two 30-year old sons, I am a children’s author, romance novelist and environmental activist.

PRICKLY HEDGE

Follow our two hedgehog friends, Bubble & Squeek as they teach us how to look after their friends – the precious wildlife of the UK.

DIANA REDMAN

Writing under the pseudonym of Diana Redman since 2000, I also write romantic novels with a healthy dose of intrigue and intimacy.

prickly hedge

AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S AUTHOR

Billy the Badger thinks no one likes him and that makes him very sad. Bubble and Squeek find out why he’s so upset, how we can help him and cheer him up with a snowball fight.

The second in the Tales from Prickly Hedge books where Bubble and Squeek find out what their wildlife friends need to help them survive in our ever-changing environment.

small actions help wildlife

Bubble and Squeek, two hedgehog friends live at Prickly Hedge, where all sorts of animals live in harmony together. There are foxes, badgers, owls, butterflies, birds and insects and our two friends are tasked with finding out what they each need to help them thrive. Through the stories, children will learn how best to help the wildlife they love through really simple tasks like building log piles, recycling and even if they don’t have a garden, how a simple pot of lavender on a doorstep can make a difference.