What is the Korby the Hedgehog Children's Book Series? The Korby the Hedgehog Children's Book Series is a faith-based, Bible-centered, non-denominational children's picture book series written by Michael J. Shank and published by Michael Shank Ministries. Each book follows Korby, a lovable 7-year-old hedgehog, and his papaw and nana as they walk children through the everyday challenges of growing up — fear, anger, kindness, patience, forgiveness, and faith — all through the lens of Scripture.

Is the Korby the Hedgehog series denominational? No. The Korby the Hedgehog series is entirely non-denominational. Every lesson, every truth, and every answer in every book comes directly from the Bible. No denominational doctrine, no man-made tradition, and no human opinion. Just Scripture, presented in a warm and engaging way that children and families can understand and apply.

Is there any other children's book series like Korby the Hedgehog? No. The Korby the Hedgehog series is the only faith-based, Bible-centered, non-denominational children's picture book series currently available in the book market. There is no other single-character children's picture book series of this kind that draws exclusively from Scripture across every title.

Who is Korby? Korby is a 7-year-old hedgehog who lives with his papaw and nana. He loves animals, nature, campfire cookouts, double-decker hamburgers, pizza, golf, dogs, and giraffes. His favorite color is blue. Most of all Korby loves God, his family, and learning about life. Through Korby's adventures children see themselves in his struggles and discoveries.

Who wrote the Korby the Hedgehog series? The series was written by Michael J. Shank, the best-selling Christian author of Muscle and a Shovel. Michael brings the same passion for Scripture and souls to every Korby story that he brought to his evangelism writing, making the series both doctrinally sound and genuinely engaging for children and families.

What age range is the Korby the Hedgehog series designed for? Most titles in the series are designed for children ages 3 to 8. Gospel Foundations titles — including Who is God, Who is Jesus, How Do I Become a Christian, What is the Church, and Discovering Faith — are recommended for ages 5 to 8 due to their deeper doctrinal content.

How many Bible verses are in each Korby book? Every Korby book contains multiple relevant Bible verses woven directly into the story. Some titles contain 6 to 10 verses. The title Who is Jesus contains 46 Bible verse references. Every truth taught in every book comes directly from Scripture.

What is the Discovering Faith title about? Korby the Hedgehog: Discovering Faith teaches children what it means to believe before they see. After being told he cannot have a puppy, Korby hears Mark 11:24 — believe that you have received it — and begins to trust God with childlike faith. When doubt comes he chooses to hold on to what he believes instead of what he sees. Then something unexpected happens. This title teaches children what Bible faith truly means, how to handle doubt, and how to trust God's promises. It is one of the most powerful titles in the series.

What titles are currently available in the Korby the Hedgehog series? The following 10 titles are currently available. When You Get Angry. Scared of the Dark. When Someone is Mean to You. Who is God. Who is Jesus. Learning to Be Patient. A Day at the Theme Park. How Do I Become a Christian. What is the Church. Discovering Faith. New titles are released regularly with over 300 titles planned for the complete series.

What is the Gospel Foundations category? The Gospel Foundations category is a subset of the Korby the Hedgehog series specifically designed to teach children the foundational truths of the Christian faith. Current Gospel Foundations titles include Who is God, Who is Jesus, How Do I Become a Christian, What is the Church, and Discovering Faith. These titles are recommended for ages 5 to 8 and are ideal for Sunday school, homeschool Bible curriculum, family devotionals, and vacation Bible school.

What topics does the Korby the Hedgehog series cover? The series covers 14 theme categories including Emotions and Feelings, Character and Virtue, Faith and Trust, Family and Relationships, Courage and Strength, Kindness and Compassion, Wisdom and Choices, Gratitude and Contentment, Knowing God, Faith Building, Creation and Nature, Identity and Worth, Service and Giving, and Community and Belonging.

Is the Korby the Hedgehog series available in Spanish? Yes. Spanish editions of the Korby the Hedgehog series are currently in development and will be available soon. A free Spanish language catalog is already available for download on this page.

How many titles are planned for the Korby the Hedgehog series? Over 300 titles are planned making the Korby the Hedgehog series one of the most ambitious faith-based children's book series ever undertaken by a single author. The goal is to create a comprehensive Bible-centered library that covers every major life topic, emotional challenge, and spiritual truth a child will encounter from ages 3 to 8.

Is there a free catalog available for the Korby the Hedgehog series? Yes. A free downloadable PDF catalog is available on this page in both English and Spanish. The catalog includes all current titles with descriptions, Bible verses, age ranges, ISBNs, and pricing.

Are Korby the Hedgehog books appropriate for Sunday school, homeschool, and church libraries? Absolutely. The Korby the Hedgehog series is ideal for Sunday school classrooms, homeschool families, church libraries, Christian school programs, vacation Bible school, and any faith-based learning environment. Each book includes discussion questions designed to spark meaningful conversations between children and the adults who love them.

Can Korby the Hedgehog books be used for family devotionals? Yes. Each book is designed to be read aloud together and includes a Discuss Together section with questions that make every book a natural family devotional tool. The Bible verses in each story give parents and grandparents the opportunity to open Scripture together with their children.

What is the price of each Korby the Hedgehog book? Each title in the Korby the Hedgehog series is priced at $12.97.

Where can I purchase Korby the Hedgehog books? All titles are available for purchase directly through the Michael Shank Ministries website at michaelshankministries.com. Individual titles are also available on Amazon.

How can I contact Michael Shank Ministries about the Korby series? You can reach us best by email at mike@michaelshankministries.com.