Celestine and the Hare: Helping Hedgehog Home

Karin Celestine lives in a small house in Monmouth, Wales and has taught children about art, chemistry, numbers, crafts and magic, but is always drawn back to creating creatures of all kinds using wool, observation and the power of imagination. She is the creator, author and photographer behind each of the much-loved Celestine and the Hare titles.

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.