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Stories with Clever Hedgehog is a safe, engaging digital space for children from birth to 10 years of age with free picture ebooks, folktales, arts & crafts, games, music, and free printable activities in Ukrainian and in English.

Parents' Picks Awards 2024 to Clever Hedgehog

In solidarity with all Ukrainian families, we created the Stories with Clever Hedgehog with a wide selection of children’s ebooks and entertainment to help parents reduce children’s stress during these unprecedented times. Many Ukrainians now live in different parts of the world, while others are in Ukraine. But wherever you are, you will be able to use this site.  Even during disruptions to daily life, learning can continue.

The website allows you to read ebooks and listen to the books’ narration. You will also find fun facts, childish news, music and art, funny contests, and many more activities to explore.

Use our materials as an inspiration for offline activities as we have a list of simple games to play with family and friends, free coloring pages, and printable materials for extracurricular activities.

But the greatest of all, everything is kid-friendly, free to use, has no ads or other distractions, and is curated by the developmental specialist. 

We hope you will visit Clever Hedgehog often and tell your friends about us. 

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Providing Entertaining Learning Resources for Children

SUPPORT

Continuing to learn, even when children can’t get to school, is crucial for a child’s learning journey. Clever Hedgehog’s ebooks and materials are portable, free, and offered both in Ukrainian and English which opens the doors to so many children to be able to read and learn.

CONNECTION

Culturally relevant books and materials mean children can maintain a connection to their homes and culture no matter how far they have come.

SAFETY

Entertaining learning tools, curated by developmental specialists, give children meaningful ways to spend their time while reducing stress. The website has no ads or other distractions.

Even during disruptions to daily life, learning can continue.

Meet Clever Hedgehog

Immerse your children in Stories with Clever Hedgehog and help them learn while having fun! 

Meet Our Team

Dr. Roberta Golinkoff portrait
Dr. Roberta Golinkoff, Project Director
Janelle Craig portrait
Janelle Craig Laboratory Manager – Child’s Play, Learning, and Development Lab
Yulia Skrypniuk portrait
Julia Skrypniuk Project Coordinator
Holly Hartman portrait
Holly Hartman Director of Publishing at Unite for Literacy
Olena Smith portrait
Olena Smith, GISP Lead Geospatial Information Consultant
Olga Zhestkova
Olga Zhestkova, Web Manager
Natalie McGuffee portrait
Natalie McGuffee Unite for Literacy Project Coordinator
Joe Naccarato portrait
Joe Naccarato, Web Developer
Mark W.F. Condon portrait
Mark W.F. Condon Vice President of Unite for Literacy

Our News

Project Kesher’s Honorary Award to Clever Hedgehog

Project Kesher’s Honorary Award to Clever Hedgehog

Stories with Clever Hedgehog have recently attended Project Kesher‘s 2024 Benefit in New York. And we were surprised with an honorary award!🦔

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Parents’ Picks Award 2024 to Clever Hedgehog

Parents’ Picks Award 2024 to Clever Hedgehog

Stories with Clever Hedgehog’s team is deeply honored to receive the Parents’ Picks Award 2024 in the category The Best Products for Elementary Kids 2024.

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Clever Hedgehog at Ukrainian Community Day event

Clever Hedgehog at Ukrainian Community Day event

We participated in Ukrainian Community Day celebrating Ukrainian-American artists, highlighting the artistry and soul of Ukraine rich with cultural history.

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