You should know that Milkland (where the tale of this simple day is set) is a “mysterious place where adventures are had (real and pretend) every day,” and this particular day in Hedgie’s life was no different.
On this day Hedgie met up with his best pals Ghostie and Onionhead in the forest of Milkland and they happened upon the mermaid Cora and her pet Ned the Narwhal (now how these two could exist so carefree outside of water I don’t know, perhaps that is another story for another time). They were both pleased to make the acquaintance of Hedgie, Ghostie, and Onionhead. Naturally they all became fast friends and explored the forest together until dusk.
Then they had to part ways, and Cora explained that she “lives in a tiny white house, in a place where the forest meets the sea,” and they all really must come to tea sometime soon. Plans were made, and Hedgie and his friends walked home.
“What an adventure, to meet new friends, and a land-dwelling mermaid and narwhal at that!” said Hedgie to his mom Rose that evening. (Just as a side note, in case you were wondering, Rose has her own bakery, but she had taken this particular day off to forage the flea markets for wind-up toys to surprise Hedgie). “That sounds delightful, darling,” said Rose, handing out freshly iced cupcakes to Hedgie and Onionhead because in Milkland children are allowed sweets before bedtime.
Soon after the sugary treat, Rose tucked Hedgie into bed. And he slept while mermaids and narwhals danced through his dreams.
And they all lived happily ever after, of course.
***Some details and all dolls from the imagination of Emily Winfield Martin and her book The Black Apple’s Paper Doll Primer. Story from the minds of Kaycie Hall and Zita White. Scenes conglomerated by Zita White.
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