First published 2025
Boar prefers his dark cave to anywhere else. The gloomy space suits his temperament perfectly. All the other animals call him cranky, and Boar sees no reason to change their minds. Then Hedgehog arrives with endless advice about superior living arrangements. Why not try the sunny riverbank instead? Hedgehog means well, but his constant suggestions make him seem like a meddlesome pest. Boar wants nothing more than for this busybody to leave him alone. Everything changes when Hedgehog tumbles into a deep hole and cries out for rescue. Boar faces a choice that will test whether these two mismatched creatures might actually care about each other. Eugene Yelchin brings this tale of grumpy loners and persistent optimists to life with brilliant illustrations that capture both the humor and heart of an unlikely friendship.
Genres: fiction, animals, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, grumpy-loner
40 pages · Hardcover · Candlewick