Overview
Boar is grumpy. Hedgehog is a know-it-all. Could they EVER be friends? From an outstanding team comes a classic story of unexpected camaraderie, told with wit and disarming sweetness. All the animals say Boar is cranky. And he does live in a dark cave--that matches his mood just fine. But annoying Hedgehog keeps offering suggestions for nicer spots, near the riverbank, for example. Hedgehog probably wants to be helpful, but he comes across as a busybody. When Hedgehog gets stuck in a hole and calls for help, who might come assist him? Well, Boar might. If they were friends. But are they? This captivating and funny story of two characters who find unlikely companionship together is brought to vibrant life by Eugene Yelchin's superb illustrations.
Full Product Details
Author: David Elliott ,
Eugene Yelchin
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798855184488
Pages: 38
Publication Date: 10 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The writer David Elliott and the illustrator Eugene Yelchin pair their talents to droll and beguiling effect in ""Boar and Hedgehog,"" a picture book for children ages 4-9 about a prickly friendship. --The Wall Street Journal Playful and witty art perfectly suits this marvelously understated story. Cleverly composed, firmly outlined, deeply colored illustrations convey both Boar's cranky intransigence and Hedgehog's politely expressed good sense. --Kirkus Reviews [An] engaging picture book. --Publishers Weekly The sweet story has a cheeky sense of humor to keep it from getting too sentimental, and it's a hoot to watch Boar reevaluate his relationship with Hedgehog. Vibrant mixed-media illustrations feature wonderful texture and detail, and Boar's wide range of expressions are a particular pleasure. A funny and warm examination of what it takes to make a friend. --Booklist
Author Information
David Elliott is the author of numerous beloved picture books for children, including Baabwaa and Wooliam, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, and the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. He is also the author of several novels in verse for older readers. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. Eugene Yelchin is the author-illustrator of the Sydney Taylor Honor Book The Genius Under the Table and the author-illustrator of the National Book Award Finalist The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge, coauthored with M. T. Anderson. A versatile illustrator of numerous picture books for young readers, he was awarded the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Illustration. Originally from Leningrad, he now makes his home in Los Angeles.
