Birgid Hanke works as a freelance journalist and writer in Bremen and has published numerous non-fiction and travel books. Writing for children gives her an opportunity to live out her own imagination. Her two daughters and their friends also encourage her to tell the stories. Ignaz Igel is her second children's book, which will be followed by many more.
The little hedgehog Ignaz lives in a meadow and has many friends. But when his 5th birthday is approaching, he suddenly faces an almost unsolvable problem: According to the old hedgehog tradition, he can only invite 5 friends, since he will be 5 years old. So what should he do, he would really like to have all his friends with him and, above all, not to annoy anyone. But help is at hand...