Henry the Hedgegnome’s Blog Page
Find out what your favourite little hedgehog has been up to.
Being a children’s book character is not as easy as you might think. It’s not just sitting around waiting for the next story to happen. No. Henry the Hedgegnome leads an active social life being a superstar, and here is the place to keep up with his news.
Henry the Hedgegnome gets a Google Doodle
Henry the Hedgegnome gets a Google DoodleThere are only so many days in a year, and there is only one Google Doodle per day, so it is a real honour to get one. If you want to know more about Henry the Hedgegnome and his Google Doodle, then a quick Google search will...
Henry the Hedgegnome on Dragon’s Den
WE'RE EXCITED TO SHARE THE NEWS FINALLY, THE SECRET CAN BE REVEALEDHenry the Hedgegnome on Dragon's Den. It's been tough keeping the secret, but now we can reveal the news. Henry the Hedgegnome is to appear on Dragon's Den. Over the years, numerous animals have...
Hedgehog sings Christmas song.
Celebrity hedgeghog and children's book superstar, sings Christmas song.What happens when you give a 40 year-old hedgehog a microphone and a 15 year-old song? Click the image to watch the video.Henry the Hedgegnome releases a Christmas song videoIt's December, the...
(What’s the story?) Liam Gallagher to be the voice of Henry the Hedgegnome
(What's the story?) Liam Gallagher (the prickly frontman of supergroup Oasis) has been named as the voice of Henry the Hedgegnome in a major animated series for children's television. When asked to comment, Henry the Hedgegnome said (in his newly acquired mancunian...
What colour socks?
Henry the Hedgegnome needs your help. Henry the Hedgegnome is getting ready for a new adventure, but he can't decide what colour socks to wear. What colours do you think his stripy socks should be in the new book? Post your suggestion either in the comments below, or...
A list of favourite children’s authors.
Favourite children's authors. Did you know, in a recent list of favourite children’s authors, Richard Heddington came above J K Rowling & David Walliams. The alphabet is a wonderful thing.
World Book Day 2018 – Henry the Hedgegnome heads to pre-school.
Happy World Book Day 2018 Here is Eira, a Henry the Hedgegnome super fan. She went to pre-school dressed as Henry the Hedgegnome, complete with rainbow coloured birthday socks. Well done Eira, Henry loves the costume.
World Book Day visits snowed off, so Henry the Hedgegnome builds a snowhog.
Tomorrow is World Book Day… but the weather has meant that Henry the Hedgegnome's school visits need to be rescheduled. To make the most of being snowed-in he's been out in the garden and built a snowhog. After getting so excited watching the Winter...
Winter Olympics – PyeongChang 2018
Winter Olympics - PyeongChang 2018 Hedgehogs aren't renown for their winter pastimes, but Henry the Hedgegnome is loving the Winter Olympics. What's your favourite winter sport?
Here’s a little song for everybody out there… Happy birthday Paul Stanley
WOOH! Here's a little song for everybody out there… Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday Paul Stanley, Happy birthday to you,
Remembering the laughing gnome. Happy birthday David Bowie.
Ha, ha, ha, he, he, he, I’m a laughing Hedgegnome, and my name’s Henry. Be you laughing, garden, or hedge - Gnomes of the world unite. Happy birthday David Bowie.
What’s your favourite soup? January is soup month.
January is Soup Month. Yummy! The weather might be cold, wet, and windy, but a nice big bowl of soup will soon warm you up. It doesn't need to be Soup Month for Henry the Hedgegnome to be making a huge pot of soup. The recipe he is making now is full of...
Author interview with Richard Heddington – Fiona McVie asks the questions.
In this author interview, Fiona McVie interviews Richard Heddington and asks about his children's books, his novel, and his preferred epitaph. A brief insight into the world of the creator of Henry the Hedgegnome.SaveSave SaveSave You may also like this....
Happy Hogmanay from your favourite hog. Here comes 2018.
Happy Hogmanay - Here comes 2018 Happy hogmanay from your favourite hog. Be you a reader, writer, published, unpublished, agent, publisher, aspiring minnow, or David Walliams, Henry the Hedgegnome would like to wish everyone in Book Land a very Happy New...
Plymouth children’s author meets fans at the Mount Batten Christmas Fair.
Mount Batten Watersports Centre - Plymouth. Sunday December 3rd was the Mount Batten Watersports Centre Christmas Fair. Henry the Hedgegnome was there selling and signing books, because no Christmas stocking is complete without a book. Located on the waterfront, this...
Plymouth children’s author at Plymstock Library for Share a Story morning.
Plymstock Library - Share a Story Plymstock Library hold regular events for children to hear stories and to take part in activities. On Saturday December 2nd, Richard Heddington was invited to read some Henry the Hedgegnome stories. After the story readings, the...
Children’s book writer visits Ferne Animal Sanctuary Christmas Fair.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary Christmas Fair Children's author, Richard Heddington, travelled to Somerset for the Ferne Animal Sanctuary Christmas Fair. Here are a few pictures from the Christmas Fair at Ferne Animal Sanctuary on Saturday November 25th. A big thank you to...
A Hedgegnome Christmas: Author Interview with Richard Heddington
A Hedgegnome Christmas: Author Interview with Richard Heddington Author and blogger, Christine L. Henderson, wanted to know about my Christmas story for children 'Henry the Hedgegnome's amazing Christmas Day'. The interview can be read on her website:...
Children’s author, Richard Heddington, returns to Chard to launch his 5th children’s book.
Children's Author launches 5th book in Chard. Former Chard student returns to the town to launch his new book. The Pulman's View From South Somerset Tuesday October 31st 2017 edition. Henry the Hedgegnome's book launch and signing at Chard Bookshop. ...
Hobbit Day
The Hobbit - Doesn't look a year under 80! It doesn't matter if you are eleven or eleventy-one we all love an excuse for a feast, but not as much as a hobbit. Happy birthday Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. What's the best food for a joint birthday party? Did you know, the...
Doodle Day
See your artwork on Henry the Hedgegnome’s website. Send your picture of Henry the Hedgegnome to henrypics@hedsite.co.uk and get your artwork on the Henry the Hedgegnome website. Free pictures to colour in are available on the freebies page Click here to get...
Henry the Hedgegnome goes to Landrake.
Henry the Hedgegnome's pre-school visit. Henry the Hedgegnome went over the border and into Cornwall today. A big thank you to everyone at Sir Robert Gefferys Pre-School in Landrake, Cornwall, for asking us to visit. The children were so enthralled by the stories they...
Favourite lessons. It was 70 years ago today, that Sgt Pepper taught the band to play.
What's your favourite lesson? Some teachers are better than others and you remember what they teach you forever. It was fifty years ago today that The Beatles told us about Sgt Pepper teaching them to how play. That lesson was twenty years earlier, but it was...
Hedgehog Close – Henry the Hedgegnome loves this video.
Hedgehog Close Join Gordon Buchanan and roam the wildlife friendly gardens of Hedgehog Close in this charming stop-frame animation.
Hedgehog Awareness Week – Henry the Hedgegnome says support your hedgehogs.
It's Hedgehog Awareness Week. Hedgehogs need all the help they can get, so Henry the Hedgegnome says: "I'm supporting #HedgehogWeek" Click the picture below to find out more.
Earth Day 2017 – Embrace your world.
It's Earth Day 2017. Henry the Hedgegnome has been doing some counting. Did you know that there is only ONE world? So, he is reminding everyone to look after it. Embrace your world.
Scrabble Day is a day for spelling things out
It's Scrabble Day. Henry the Hedgegnome has been spelling out his name, and Henry gives him a score of 11. Fortunately, he is on a triple word score, so he actually scores 33. What does your name score? A is worth 1 B is worth 3 C is worth 3 D is worth 2 E is worth 1...
Henry the Hedgegnome to appear on The Late Late Show with James Corden
I WISH! Henry the Hedgegnome wants to be a clown. Did he make you laugh? Enjoy your April Fool's day. NEW BOOK OUT NOW! Read the new book to find out how Henry the Hedgegnome manages to make his friends in the garden laugh. Henry the Hedgegnome The unfunny...
Book 4 now on sale.
Henry the Hedgegnome The unfunny clown. Now available online and from all good bookshops.
Book 4 coming soon
The wait is nearly over.
It’s World Sleep Day, so Henry the Hedgegnome is having a nap.
Sssshhhhh! Look who's asleep in the leaves. After 40 years in hibernation (read about it here) Henry the Hedgegnome is an expert at sleeping. Just like his big hedgehog relatives, he likes to curl into a ball for a nap. Night night.
Henry the Hedgegnome experiments for British Science Week
Flash, bang, pop! It's British Science Week, so Henry the Hedgegnome is trying out some things in the laboratory. Let's hope his experiments give him the results he is after.
World Book Day 2017: The best children’s costumes from across the UK
From classic storybook characters to everyone's favourite fitness hunk, we've collected some of our favorite costumes from pint-sized booklovers. The Evening Standard know a good thing when they see it. Henry the Hedgegnome is on their list of favourites. click here...
Henry the Hedgegnome fans dress up for World Book Day.
Thanks to the growing army of little Henry the Hedgegnome fans who love him every day of the year. It's World Book Day, and this little fan couldn't go to pre-school without wearing her Henry the Hedgegnome T-shirt. Check out this amazing Henry the Hedgegnome costume...
W is for World Book Day 2017
World Book Day 2017. Reading is your gateway to the world. Henry the Hedgegnome is pointing to the places where you can buy his books. Whether you live in America, Zimbabwe, or anywhere in between, Henry the Hedgegnome children's books are available around the world....
M is for Milk
MILK! What is Henry the Hedgegnome up to? This week he's had flour, eggs and milk. It sounds like a recipe. Maybe we will find out tomorrow.
O is for Oscar
The winner of 'Best Small Spiky Character' goes to…
E is for Eggs.
EGGS! What is Henry the Hedgegnome up to? Yesterday, he had a bag of flour. Today he has got eggs. Maybe we will find out tomorrow.
F is for Flour
FLOUR! What is Henry the Hedgegnome up to? Maybe we will find out tomorrow.
P is for Pancake Day
Everyone loves pancakes… and they are so simple to make. All you need is… FLOUR… EGGS… and MILK… And you get… PANCAKES! The hardest part about making pancakes is deciding on the filling. What will you put in yours? ...
Fashion Week
Henry the Hedgegnome knows a thing or two about fashion. You can't go wrong with stripy socks. How was your Fashion Week?
V is for Valentine.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from Henry the Hedgegnome.
S is for Skiing
SKIING! Henry has also learned that S is for… Snow St Moritz Switzerland Slalom and Ski Sunday Henry the Hedgegnome is jolly excited about the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
S is for Superbowl 2017 – and Souperbowl.
Henry the Hedgegnome loves The Superbowl. But not as much as he loves his Souperbowl. He can't wait to touch down and enjoy his lunch. Henry the Hedgegnome loves soup. Soup is his favourite.
6 Nations Rugby
Counting with the 6 nations 1 trophy 2 points for a conversion 3 points for a drop goal or penalty 4 points for a match win 5 points for a try 6 nations
H is for Happy Hedgehog Day
Hedgehogs need our Help Build a Hedgehog house. Cut a hole in the bottom of the fence for them to get in and out of your garden. If you are lucky, you might find one hiding in your hedge. Want to learn more about hedgehogs? click buttons to visit websites
F is for February
And also for… four flowers and forget-me-not and frog and fly and flowerpot…
It’s Disc Jockey Day
Listen up Pop Pickers Everyone loves a good party, and no party would be complete without some music. What is on your playlist? Add your choice in the comments below, and let's get the Henry the Hedgegnome party started.
Bristol Post discovers Henry.
Bristol-born author gains success after 40 years of hibernation. Bristol-born author, Richard Heddington, finds success with a series of children's books four decades after first drawing 'Henry the Hedgegnome' in school. Read on the Bristol Post website here. Bristol...
January is soup month.
Did you know… January 2017 is Soup Month. What's your favourite soup? Henry the Hedgegnome loves all kinds of soup. He has soup for lunch when he is having a busy day. He even has Christmas soup with sprouts in it. Read all about the soup loving Henry the Hedgegnome...
The snow is coming, we can snow angel.
The weather has turned cold and we have been told to expect an icy blast across the country. It can only mean one thing… SNOW ANGELS! Unless you would rather build a Snow Hog… or have a snowball fight… or go skating. Whatever you do in the snow, have fun. Read about...
The word is spreading
News about the Henry the Hedgegnome cake is spreading. This time it is on the front page of the Midweek Herald website under the heading of 'Don't miss'. Read it here!
Happy HOGmanay!
It's HOGmanay. Henry the Hedgegnome wishes everyone a very happy new year. This year is set to be the best 2017 we have ever had. Make the most of it. Happy new year from everyone at Hedgegnome HQ. xxx
Ho, ho, ho!
A very Merry Christmas from Henry the Hedgegnome to all his readers.
In the news
Devon newspaper reports on Richard's leaving. https://www.viewnews.co.uk/richard-hangs-camera-axminster/
A voyage of discovery
Henry takes a twist on the old saying and sets off to be discovered by the world. To be discovered by the world, you must first lose sight of the land. Sign up to his newsletter to follow his progress. https://hedgegnomes.co.uk/subscribe/
The adventure begins
Richard is on the move. After sixteen years of working as a photographer and videographer, today sees the end of one era and the start of a new one. For those who didn't know, I have now left Axminster Tools & Machinery and as of tomorrow, I am a children's...
Nativity play
Henry attends the local Pre-school nativity. Well done everyone at the Stepping Stones Pre-School nativity in Plymouth. And thanks to all who visited Henry's stand at the after show party.
The perfect Christmas gift.
What will be in your Christmas Eve Box? https://hedgegnomes.co.uk/product/henry-the-hedgegnomes-amazing-christmas-day-signed-paperback/
NEW BOOK COMING SOON!
Not long now! Is that the rustle of stripy socks I hear approaching? Sign up to the newsletter for a chance to win a signed copy.
Devizes Books – Book signing day
A big thank you. The calm before the storm. A big "thank you" to everyone who stopped by to talk about Henry the Hedgegnome at Devizes Books yesterday, (22nd October). It was lovely to get such a great response and to see so many happy faces smiling at Henry....
Book Signing – Devizes Books
Book Signing - Devizes Books Discover Henry the Hedgegnome Children's books. Have you discovered Henry the Hedgegnome yet? Come along to Devizes Books in Devizes, Wiltshire on Saturday, October 22nd between 11am and 2pm. Richard Heddington, author and illustrator of...
Olympic Splash
Henry is making a bit of a splash! Everyone is watching the Olympics in Rio, and some are getting more excited about it than others. Watching the super fit men and women who have spent years in training is an inspiration to us all, and Henry the Hedgegnome has been...
Tennis
Henry the Hedgegnome plays tennis Henry the Hedgegnome wanted to play tennis with his friend, Mr Snail. After watching Wimbledon on the telly he knew exactly what to do. So he put on his white tennis socks and grabbed his racket. With Mr Snail waiting at the other...
Festival Time
It's Festival Time. Henry the Hedgegnome is in festival mood and this weekend he is at the Gardenbury Festival. Tonight, Henry the Hedgegnome is singing songs by his favourite artists. This one is by Jake the Bug. What songs would you like to hear in the toadstool...
Football crazy
Henry the Hedgegnome is football crazy. He is loving the Euro footy. Let's hope he doesn't puncture the ball when he heads it. What team kit do you want to wear when you go to play football?
MOTHers day
It's Moth-ers day. No, not Mother's Day. MOTH-ers day. Today is the day to start taking a new look at moths. Lots of people think that butterflies are beautiful and moths are brown and dreary, but it is not true. You don't even have to wait until it gets dark....
World Book Day 2016
It's World Book Day Henry the Hedgegnome is off on tour for World Book Day. He is visiting several schools and pre-schools to tell the story of his busy day. If Henry doesn't come to your school or pre-school today, you can always get someone else to read it to you....
Dr Seuss Day
It's Dr Seuss Day March 2nd is the day when we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dr Seuss. Henry the Hedgegnome has taken some time off to sit and read his favourite Dr Seuss book. Here are some of Henry's favourite's: Horton Hears a Who! Fox in Socks Green Eggs and Ham The Cat...
Scout Founder’s Day
It's Scout Founder's Day. Scout Founder's Day commemorates the birthday of the man who founded the Scouting movement. His name was Robert Baden-Powell, and he was born in 1857. To celebrate the occasion, Henry the Hedgegnome has gone on a Scout Camp. Be prepared....
Get out your guitar day
It's Get Out Your Guitar Day. You want the best, you got the best… Who is your guitar hero? Henry has dressed up like the Paul Stanley from the rock band Kiss, but you might like a different sort of guitar playing. At the bottom of the garden, his friends are playing...
Kite flying day
It's 'Kite Flying Day' What's Henry the Hedgegnome up to? Henry is off to fly his new red kite. Have you got kite flying weather where you are?
The Hedgegnomes are ready for The Six Nations rugby
Will you be watching the RBS Six Nations? Henry the Hedgegnome is looking forward to some exciting Six Nations Rugby matches. What colour socks will you be wearing to support your team?