Every journey begins with a single step-even when you don't want to take it. Grumble the hedgehog likes things to be predictable. When he and his friends-Zippy the squirrel, Chill the cat, and Smarty the owl-are faced with an unexpected change, Grumble would much rather complain about how things are than figure out what to do next.
Along the way, Grumble begins to discover that he may not be able to control what has happened, but he can choose how he responds. By looking at where he needs to go, figuring out the small steps that can get him there, and finding the courage to act, Grumble learns what it really means to move forward.
The Path Forward is a warm, engaging story about change, courage, perseverance, problem-solving, and taking action-one small step at a time. With memorable woodland characters and meaningful opportunities for conversation, it offers children a gentle reminder that when circumstances change, they don't have to have everything figured out at once. Sometimes they just need to figure out what to do next.
Perfect for families, classrooms, homeschoolers, counselors, and anyone helping children navigate change with confidence and courage.
