Freebie! Get a Forest Animal Matching Game Printable!

I’m thrilled to partner with Amazon Crossing Kids, a new imprint of Two Lions Press for children’s books in translation, for this post about the picture book Spiky by Ilaria Guarducci and translated by Laura Watkinson. Make sure to snag the free forest animal matching game printable in this post!

Spiky is a prickly creature living in the forest. He spends his days stirring up mischief and torturing the plants and animals he finds. But when his spikes fall out, leaving him soft and pink, Spiky isn’t scary anymore. With the help of a wise bunny, Spiky discovers the many perks of being kind.

This is such an adorable picture book. It reminds me of Alan’s Big Scary Teeth by Jarvis. Both books feature a main character that likes to cause trouble until they lose their identity as a bully. Even after his spikes grow back, Spiky learns that kindness and friendship trump cruelty. It’s a silly yet serious tale of self-discovery that my kids loved. Beautifully written, this snappy book is just the right length for kids to enjoy.

If you’re looking for books about kindness, friendship, bullying, or self-discovery, don’t miss out on this gem! This delightful read will tickle your funny bone and deliver a heartfelt message at the same time.

Originally published in Italy, Laura Watkinson translated Spiky to English for publication in the United States.

Keep reading to find out more about the book and download an animal matching game printable!

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About the Book

Spiky by Ilaria Guarducci and translated by Laura Watkinson

Spiky lives in the dark of the forest, where he spends his days being very, very bad, bullying the other forest creatures and sharpening the spikes on his body. Those spikes are handy for keeping everybody at a distance, and that’s just how Spiky likes it! But then one day the unthinkable happens: Spiky starts losing his spikes! Soon he is left looking as soft and as pink as a soft, pink marshmallow. What will Spiky do, now that he can no longer scare away the other forest creatures? Will he have to (gulp!) make friends? It’s a good thing Bernardo the bunny comes along to show him how it’s done.

First published in Italy, this charming story of friendship will have children giggling until the very end.

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Get Your Free Forest Animal Matching Game Printable

Spiky lives in a forest filled with creatures, so I made this cute animal matching game printable! Just click the button below to get the free PDF, print, cut out, and play a cute and fun forest animal memory game! With 9 pairs of forest animals to match, young kids will build memory skills and have fun at the same time.

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*For best results, print on cardstock.

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