Once upon a time

Mole misses his home, with help and encouragement from Rat, he finds his way back. As they settle into the small abode, Mole realizes he still yearns to keep exploring the outside world.

We learn about Mr. Badger and his calming kindness; How some places may feel like home to some yet elicit restlessness in others. 

Naughty Mole being so eager to meet Mr. Badger, puts himself and the faithful friend Rat through great perils by venturing into the Wild Wood.

In this chapter, we learn about Toad's exasperating character and behaviours. Mole and Rat are in for quite an adventure!

Mole is tired of old chores and decides to venture up and out to the world where spring is in full swing. There he meets Rat, who becomes his welcoming new friend.

In this concluding chapter, we get a glimpse of the generosity that embodies our little princess, and how blissfully happy she can make anyone lucky enough to get to know her beautiful soul.

Our little girl leaves the seminary, formally presented before all as our beloved little princess to cherish, respect, and admire.

Over two years searching for our beloved little princess finally concludes not in Moscow, but the house next door. What fortunate turn of events we learn in this chapter.

Our little princess enjoys her new comforts as her royal status is slowly rebuilt.

Dreams of a banquet hall to delight her guests outshine the grim realities our little princess faces in her present state.

A pleasant surprise is orchestrated for our lovely deserving little princess.

Our little princess faces hard decisions in the cold winter streets of London.

Peculiar coincidences are taking shape around our sweet little princess.

The little princess ponders her origins, leaving others wondering: what if she had been a princess all along?

A new neighbor moves to the house next door, and our little princess makes the best of meeting people around her.

Imagination makes the little princess adapt to and embrace her new abode.

Our little princess adjusts to her new life of unpleasant servitude, tucked away in the attic.

The little princess comes to learn she is no longer a princess, at least on the surface.

The little princess learns about Daddy's diamond mines and celebrates her birthday.

The little princess aspires to scatter largesse.

The little princess shows a caring motherly charm.

The little princess makes a new friend at school.

The second installment, in this chapter the little princess has French lessons.

The first installment to an old story I felt would be a nice one to record.

Reading the original text from 1835, with a little extra added.

Hedgehog in the Fog was originally a short film from Soviet-era Russia. Many scenes are purely visual, without dialog or narration. Not having a full transcript or official book available to read, I had to watch the film and put pen to paper to describe what I was watching. The result is a very off the cuff but equally unique episode. I hope you enjoy it.

With spring in the air, Toad's friends stage an intervention. However, he soon falls back into his old ways, finding himself in trouble once again.