Chapter Books
Hedgehog Whodunit, Book 1
Hitch the Hedgehog wants nothing more than to nap. But when his informant, Vinnie the Rat, reveals the City Zoo’s panda has gone missing, Hitch is (reluctantly) on the case. Author Heather Preusseur expertly weaves witty and playful text in this chapter book series opener with black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Gal Weizman.
Now available from Andrews McMeel.
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Reviews
"Preusser packs a hedgehog-load of wordplay, puns, and tasty twists into this whodunit, guaranteeing giggles til the case is closed." — Marcie Colleen, bestselling author of Kitten Ninja and Time Buddies
"Hedgehog Whodunit is a fast and funny mystery book for young readers." — Jane Yolen, Caldecott Medal Winner
"Silly fun is found on every page of this lively whodunit. Witty banter full of puns, accompanied by engaging black and white illustrations, will keep readers turning the page!" — Ariel Bernstein, author of Warren & Dragon and Mabel Wants a Friend
"Many children enjoy books that involve silliness, puns, and poop, and this book will meet that need." — School Library Journal
"Fast-paced and funny, with a laugh not only on every page but in every paragraph. A delicious romp that is a feast for word-lovers and pun-fans everywhere." — Claudia Mills, author of Franklin School Friends and After-School Superstars
Sample illustrations
Illustrations copyright 2024 by Gal Weizman. Andrews McMeel Publishing 20214.
Resources
Want to hold your own "detective" scavenger hunt? Click here for some printable pandas you can hide as well as clues for the classroom, library or bookstore.
Hedgehog Whodunit, Book 2
The Carousel Caper
It's merry-go-round mischief for Hitch the hedgehog! Hitch, a shrewd and edgy hedgehog detective, and his food-loving sidekick, Vinnie, are back with another mystery to solve: someone's stolen the wooden cheetah from the City Zoo's carousel, and, according to Vinnie, "The longer it takes to pinpoint those pranksters who took that cheetah, the more animals they’ll likely steal, which could mean more pinching, more plundering, more pilfering! IT’LL TURN WILD AROUND HERE!”
A wild and ruckus-filled zoo is exactly what Hitch does not want, so he agrees to postpone his nap and solve the case. But that's easier said than done. From sneaky meerkats to a dramatic cabbage-eating contest, Hitch and Vinnie must navigate a series of comical and challenging events to catch the culprits and let Hitch take a nap, once and for all.
Available July 8, 2025 from Andrews McMeel.
Sample illustrations
Illustrations copyright 2024 by Gal Weizman. Andrews McMeel Publishing 2024.