Boar and Hedgehog -- David Elliott

<b>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.</b> <p/>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. <p/>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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> David Elliott<br><b>Publisher:</b> Candlewick Press (MA)<br><b>Published:</b> 06/10/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.25lbs<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781536228717<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 03/17/2025<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>David Elliott </b>is the author of numerous beloved picture books for children, including <i>Baabwaa and Wooliam</i>, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, and the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling <i>And Here's to You!</i>, illustrated by Randy Cecil. He is also the author of several novels in verse for older readers. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire. <p/><b>E