Iggie's Gingerbread is Hedgehog Approved

About a month ago I came across a simply adorable Instagram account featuring a hedgehog reading a book. I instantly fell in love with this little fellow who goes by the name of 'Mr. Bates'. I reached out to his rep to see if he might give Iggie's Gingerbread a chance. 

Luckily, he gave the book a whirl, and these are the photos to prove it! ;) 

If you're falling in love like I am, visit Mr. Bates on Instagram and follow his adorable account!

Iggie's Gingerbread is the tale of a jolly hedgehog baker who opens his own gingerbread shop on Linzer Lane. It's super cute and perfect for kids 4 - 8 years old or adults who love cute things. 

It is available for purchase on Amazon for $9.99.

** All photos courtesy of Mr. Bates the Hedgie**

xo Lady Lucas

How to Draw Iggie - The Video

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This week, the Linzer Lane experts are taking a little break so I can share with you this short video featuring my drawing process for Iggie the Hedgehog. Iggie appears in my upcoming picture book, Iggie's Gingerbread. He's a jolly little fellow who loves to bake and eat cookies daily.

Like all of my artwork, Iggie starts with a light pencil sketch, followed by a thin tipped Sharpie outline, then colored with either regular or watercolor colored pencils.

So, enjoy the video and don't forget to join my e-list, so you don't miss out on a lovely Iggie inspired free printable this September!

xo Ashley

PS - A big thank you to SCBWI's Eastern Penn Points blog & As the Eraser Burns for inspiring this special picture book themed post today! If you are a visiting SCBWI blogger, please leave your info below so we can check out your work!