A variety of books based on Over the Hedge were released to tie in with the movie's release. Clicking on the covers will take you to it's Amazon.com product page.
For the books that feature the original comic strips the movie is based on, please visit this page.
Over the Hedge: Animal Antics
Product details:
- Author: Fiona Simpson
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 17
- ISBN-10: 043980146X
- ISBN-13: N/A
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered. And since he owes a very angry bear a lot of food, the opportunity is to good to pass up -- especially if he can convince his new friends to help him!
Over the Hedge: Animals with Attitude
Product details:
- Author: Marcy Aboff
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 48
- ISBN-10: 0439801478
- ISBN-13: 978-0439801478
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered. And since he owes a very angry bear a lot of food, the opportunity is to good to pass up -- especially if he can convince his new friends to help him!
Over the Hedge: Coloring & Activity Book
- Author: DreamWorks Animation
- Publisher: Unknown
- Release date: 2006
- Number of pages: Unknown
- ISBN-10: Unknown
- ISBN-13: Unknown
Official description:
- (N/A)
Over the Hedge: The Cookie Heist
Product details:
- Author: Annie Auerbach
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 24
- ISBN-10: 0439801443
- ISBN-13: 978-0439801447
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered.
This storybook is based on a section of the movie where R.J. and Hammy the squirrel try to steal some cookies from a couple of Girl Scout-type characters.
Over the Hedge: Delux Sound Storybook
- Author: Paula Marshall
- Publisher: "Over the Hedge"
- Release date: April 25. 2006
- Number of pages: 22
- ISBN-10: 0696230666
- ISBN-13: 978-0696230660
Official description:
- The animated woodland characters of Over the Hedge are ready to tackle suburbia and children can join them in this colorful and fun sound storybook. Featuring 16 fascinating sound buttons and Over the Hedge’s wonderful warmth and humor, children will enjoy reading and listening to this story for hours.
Over the Hedge: The Essential Guide
- Author: Simon Jowett
- Publisher: DK Children
- Release date: April 3, 2006
- Number of pages: 48
- ISBN-10: 0756621224
- ISBN-13: 978-0756621223
Official description:
- An in-depth guide to DreamWorks Animation's latest movie, based on the popular comic strip, watch RJ the raccoon and Verne the turtle hatch a clever plan when a housing development encroaches on their home.
Over the Hedge Funfax
- Author: Funfax
- Publisher: Funfax
- Release date: 2006
- Number of pages: N/A
- ISBN-10: 1405314249
- ISBN-13: 978-1405314244
Official description:
- Jump over the Hedge in 2006 and meet mischievous racoon R.J., his sensitive turtle friend Verne, and their woodland buddies and find out how they react when a housing development takes over their natural home. The next blockbuster from DreamWorks the creators of Antz, Shark Tale and Shrek, it contains six great sections a personal section for all your own details, a 12-month diary, puzzles and quizzes, profiles of your favourite characters, a pull-out poster, door hangers, stickers and bookmarks.
Over the Hedge: Joke Book
- Author: Dereen Taylor
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 22, 2006
- Number of pages: 64
- ISBN-10: 0439951216
- ISBN-13: 978-0439951210
Official description:
- (N/A)
Over the Hedge (I Can Find It)
- Author: Paula Marshall
- Publisher: "Over the Hedge"
- Release date: April 18, 2006
- Number of pages: 22
- ISBN-10: 0696230682
- ISBN-13: 978-0696230684
Official description:
- R.J., Verne, and friends are joining the I See, You See line for the first time! This new book format is fun, exciting, and educational. Children are encouraged to search the wonderfully illustrated pages to find their favorite Over the Hedge character as they read!
Over the Hedge: Mad Libs
- Authors: Roger Price and Leonard Stern
- Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
- Release date: April 20, 2006
- Number of pages: 48
- ISBN-10: 0843120207
- ISBN-13: 978-0843120202
Official description:
- A mischievous raccoon, a timid turtle, and other cute critters try to ward off suburbia as it encroaches on their home! This hilarious new film from DreamWorks Animation is voiced by Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, and others. The crazy fun of Over the Hedge continues when it comes together with Mad Libs—the time-tested wacky word game!
Over the Hedge: Meet the Neighbors
- Author: DreamWorks
- Illustrator: Pete Emslie
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: 2006
- Number of pages: 29
- ISBN-10: 0439875099
- ISBN-13: 978-0439875097
Official description:
- Join our friends while they work through the conundrum of food, potato chips, and winter.
Over the Hedge: The Movie Novel
- Author: Louise Gikow
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 168
- ISBN-10: 0439801419
- ISBN-13: 978-0439801416
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered. And since he owes a very angry bear a lot of food, the opportunity is to good to pass up -- especially if he can convince his new friends to help him!
Over the Hedge: Movie Storybook
Product details:
- Author: Sarah Durkee
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 56
- ISBN-10: 0439801451
- ISBN-13: 978-0439801454
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered. And since he owes a very angry bear a lot of food, the opportunity is to good to pass up -- especially if he can convince his new friends to help him!
Over the Hedge: Official Strategy Guide
Product details:
- Author: BradyGames
- Publisher: BradyGames
- Release date: May 15, 2006
- Number of pages: 128
- ISBN-10: 0744007623
- ISBN-13: 978-0744007626
- The official guide of the video game on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC.
Official description:
- Turn the town upside down! A group of woodland creatures are on a mission to take back their neighborhood. A possum has been kidnapped by an evil exterminator. Now you must save the forest, your friends, and your own hide from the world's peskiest critter—mankind. BradyGames’ Over the Hedge Official Strategy Guide includes the following:
- Comprehensive Walkthrough: Complete all levels and learn the tricks and traps of the neighborhood.
- Items an Enemies: Learn about the exterminator, his foul friends, and the items necessary for survival.
- Mini-Games: Discover how to earn loot and open extra games like the Golf Cart Derby and Suburban Mini-Golf.
- Platform: PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC CD-ROM
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Over the Hedge Stencil Activity Book: With Stickers
Product details:
- Author: Paula Marshall
- Publisher: "Over the Hedge"
- Release date: April 18, 2006
- Number of pages: 22
- ISBN-10: 0696230674
- ISBN-13: 978-0696230677
Official description:
- This fabulous stencil activity book allows kids to put their creativity to work and draw their favorite woodland characters again and again. With ten stencils, four coloring pencils, reusable stickers, and Over the Hedge’s hilarious animal characters there is no limit to the fun that kids can create with their imagination.
Over the Hedge: Suburban Invasion
Product details:
- Author: Apple Jordan
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 48
- ISBN-10: 0439801486
- ISBN-13: 978-0439801485
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered. And since he owes a very angry bear a lot of food, the opportunity is to good to pass up -- especially if he can convince his new friends to help him!
Over the Hedge: There Goes the Neighborhood
- Author: Erica David
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Release date: May 1, 2006
- Number of pages: 32
- ISBN-10: 0439801435
- ISBN-13: 978-0439801430
Official description:
- When Verne the turtle and his woodland friends wake up from their hibernation, they find a suburban neighborhood encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave, but then he meets R.J., a con-artist racoon. R.J. views suburbia as a treasure trove of goodies waiting to be discovered. And since he owes a very angry bear a lot of food, the opportunity is to good to pass up -- especially if he can convince his new friends to help him!
Over the Hedge: Ultimate Sticker Book
- Author: Amy Junor
- Publisher: DK Children
- Release date: April 3, 2006
- Number of pages: 16
- ISBN-10: 0756621232
- ISBN-13: 978-0756621230
Official description:
- Jump over the Hedge and meet mischievous racoon R.J., his sensitive turtle friend Verne, and their woodland buddies and find out how they react when a housing development takes over their natural home. The next blockbuster from DreamWorks the creators of Antz, Shark Tale and Shrek, it helps you decorate full-colour backgrounds with your favourite characters. It contains 60 reusable and easy-to-peel photographic stickers, providing hours of sticking fun.