Stella and her Spiky Friend

Books

Stella and her Spiky Friend

Author

Tuula Pere

Illustrator

Emanuel Tamas

Themes

Childhood Life

Stella and her Spiky Friend follows Stella as she seeks help for her sick hedgehog from Betty Birdington, Berry Bay's unusual new pharmacist. The story looks past first impressions toward care, trust, and unexpected kindness.
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Stella and Her Spiky Friend, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Emanuel Tamas, is a lovely children’s book that demonstrates how the curiosity of a child can reveal some important life lessons.

Betty Birdington is both written and illustrated in a way that will spark readers’ imaginations. Her character is fascinating from the first pages of Pere’s work.

The illustrations Tamas has created stir a spectrum of emotions in young readers, from the feeling of trepidation to pure joy.

— Literary Titan

In this slice-of-life story, Pere deftly shows kindness as one of the core values. Stella’s kindness shone through her unlikely friendship with Betty and her compassion for Niles, Stella's wounded pet.

The story is both engaging and entertaining. Emanuel Tamas' brightly colored illustrations are perfect for keeping young readers engrossed.

Emanuel Tamas' brightly colored illustrations are perfect for keeping young readers engrossed. I loved how Tamas made the characters come alive, capturing their thoughts and emotions in their facial expressions.

— Shrabastee Chakraborty, Readers’ Favorite

Stella and Her Spiky Friend, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Emanuel Tamas, is a lovely children’s book that demonstrates how the curiosity of a child can reveal some important life lessons.

Betty Birdington is both written and illustrated in a way that will spark readers’ imaginations. Her character is fascinating from the first pages of Pere’s work.

The illustrations Tamas has created stir a spectrum of emotions in young readers, from the feeling of trepidation to pure joy.

— Literary Titan

In this slice-of-life story, Pere deftly shows kindness as one of the core values. Stella’s kindness shone through her unlikely friendship with Betty and her compassion for Niles, Stella's wounded pet.

The story is both engaging and entertaining. Emanuel Tamas' brightly colored illustrations are perfect for keeping young readers engrossed.

Emanuel Tamas' brightly colored illustrations are perfect for keeping young readers engrossed. I loved how Tamas made the characters come alive, capturing their thoughts and emotions in their facial expressions.

— Shrabastee Chakraborty, Readers’ Favorite

Editorial Review Quotes

★★★★☆ (4/5)

Stella and Her Spiky Friend, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Emanuel Tamas, is a lovely children’s book that demonstrates how the curiosity of a child can reveal some important life lessons.

— Literary Titan

Betty Birdington is both written and illustrated in a way that will spark readers’ imaginations. Her character is fascinating from the first pages of Pere’s work.

— Literary Titan

The illustrations Tamas has created stir a spectrum of emotions in young readers, from the feeling of trepidation to pure joy.

— Literary Titan

★★★★★ (5/5)

In this slice-of-life story, Pere deftly shows kindness as one of the core values. Stella’s kindness shone through her unlikely friendship with Betty and her compassion for Niles, Stella's wounded pet.

— Shrabastee Chakraborty, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

The story is both engaging and entertaining. Emanuel Tamas' brightly colored illustrations are perfect for keeping young readers engrossed.

— Shrabastee Chakraborty, Readers’ Favorite

★★★★★ (5/5)

Emanuel Tamas' brightly colored illustrations are perfect for keeping young readers engrossed. I loved how Tamas made the characters come alive, capturing their thoughts and emotions in their facial expressions.

— Shrabastee Chakraborty, Readers’ Favorite

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