Celestine and the Hare: Helping Hedgehog Home

Karin Celestine lives in a small house in Wales. In her garden there is a shed and in that shed is another world: the world of Celestine and the Hare. Karin taught children about art, about chemistry, numbers, crafts and magic, but she was always drawn back to the shed where she brings to life creatures of all kinds using only wool, observation and the power of imagination.

Key Stage: KS1Subject area: Expressive Arts, Life SkillsKey themes: Helping others, problem solving, craft activitiesThe Water Vole family have moved into the bottom of the garden and, like modern-day Wombles, they care about their environment and recycling. Each story introduces a different character, with eco themes and a craft activity being at the heart of the book.