Hartford the hedgehog was walking to town . . . Hartford sighed and he frowned, and he looked at the ground,for he was born missing spines on his head and his side—and even a patch on his back and behind! Hartford the Hedgehog wants to make new friends but he’s afraid that all anyone will notice about him are his missing spines. On a down-hearted stroll through the town one day, he meets a seal, a penguin, and a cheetah—all of whom also have a little something about themselves that makes them feel insecure. Can they help each other out with the hand of friendship? Gain confidence by accompanying Hartford through his day—an adventure that celebrates kindness, hope, friendship, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. Dedicated to all people, big and small, New Friends and Lemonade is the first in a series of books starring Hartford the Hedgehog.