"Loud and in-charge Big Duck, quiet and clever Little Duck, and friendly and gentle Porcupine are back in another charming trio of stories"--

A little porcupine just wants a hug, but all the other animals shy away from his prickly spikes--except for a snake.

"Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck does not speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister"--

Little Duck, Big Duck, and Porcupine discover new ways to use books, put together a talent show, and play doctor and patient.

Poor Porcupine just cannot be hugged--his quills are too spikey! Each night, before settling down to sleep, all of Porcupine's forest friends hug each other goodnight. All except Porcupine, who feels left out--and grumpy! But when Armadillo shows him what a warm, fuzzy "kiss" is (even for a porcupine!), Porcupine is delighted and cannot wait to show his friends. With adorable art, Zoe Waring's story of making the most out of your physical limitations...

Pip the porcupine sits on a nest of eggs, and when they hatch, the chicks think Pip is their mother.

"Detective Paw and Patrol Officer Prickles must track down who stole a painting from the Big City Art Museum" --

Old-fashioned dog Detective Paw and his young partner, Patrol Officer Prickles, a porcupine armed with the latest in police equipment, are called to find out who stole the money from Piggy's Bank.

Tomorrow is Annie's birthday and she wants one thing: a party with a giant carrot cake, lots of presents, and all her friends. But Annie's family doesn't do birthday parties. So, Annie will spend another birthday without a party.