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Hazel and Herbert

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When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition. When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition. Hazel discovers an egg while out for a walk in... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Hazel and Herbert

When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition.

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When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition. When a young fox rescues a baby blue bird, her life is upended by the sudden new addition. Hazel discovers an egg while out for a walk in the woods, and much to her surprise-Tip! Tip! Tap!-out pops a baby bird. She names him Herbert, and from then on, he sticks to her like jam on toast. But Hazel likes her routine, and Herbert's always underfoot. No matter what she's doing, Hazel simply can't get a moment's peace. What's a fox to do?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984813244

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alexandra Thompson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 391g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Alexandra Thompson is the creator of A Family for Louie and the illustrator of Ben & Emma's Big Hit by California governor Gavin Newsom and I Am a Masterpiece! by actress and Down syndrome advocate Mia Armstrong. When she's not in the studio, she can be found exploring the great state of Maine, where she lives with her family. Visit her online at alexandraco.com and follow her on Instagram @alexandraco_illustration.

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