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Hedgehog or Echidna?

Animals who are the same . . . but different!
By Ashleigh Barton
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A fun rhyming picture book with bright and engaging illustrations that teaches children about animals who look similar, but have unique differences, from acclaimed author Ashleigh Barton and illustrator Amandine Thomas. When a hedgehog and an echidna meet and realise they have many similarities, they take... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Hedgehog or Echidna?

A fun rhyming picture book with bright and engaging illustrations that teaches children about animals who look similar, but have unique differences, from acclaimed author Ashleigh Barton and illustrator Amandine Thomas

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A fun rhyming picture book with bright and engaging illustrations that teaches children about animals who look similar, but have unique differences, from acclaimed author Ashleigh Barton and illustrator Amandine Thomas.

When a hedgehog and an echidna meet and realise they have many similarities, they take a look at other animal pairs around the world who look the same but aren't: crocodiles and alligators, llamas and alpacas, rabbits and hares, and more.

Join Echidna and Hedgehog as they meet animals who look similar to one another—and learn to tell the difference between them!

Written by popular children's author Ashleigh Barton, with vibrant and expressive watercolour illustrations by Amandine Thomas, Hedgehog or Echidna? is sure to delight young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734422682

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 July 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Amandine Thomas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Ashleigh Barton Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Ashleigh Barton (Author)

Ashleigh Barton is a children's author and copywriter. Before writing full time, she pursued her love of books (children's books especially) by working in some of Australia's biggest publishing houses, running marketing and publicity campaigns for globally renowned authors and illustrators. Ashleigh has previously published six successful and highly acclaimed picture books and two junior fiction series and has been recognised on the CBCA Notables and/or Shortlist in 2021, 2022 and 2023. She lives in Sydney with her husband, three children and their dog.

Amandine Thomas (Illustrator)

Amandine Thomas is a French award-winning author and illustrator based in the leafy Dandenong Ranges, near Melbourne. In her stories and illustrations she explores the themes she is passionate about - such as our environment and the many ways it can inspire and amaze us. Her vibrant watercolour illustrations have featured in children's books and magazines around the world.

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