Grasshopper - Hardcover

by Tatiana Ukhova (Illustrator)

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus

"Gloriously inventive."—New York Times "Any youngster who enjoys critters and nature will appreciate this book."—5 STARS, Youth Services Book Review Kids ages 4-7 will get lost in the imaginative world of this wordless picture book! In this colorful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive with creatures, plants, and surprises of nature. Grasshopper encourages young readers to:

• Explore nature around them with curiosity and imagination
• Respect nature and the creatures who call it their home

While investigating and admiring the insects in her garden, a young girl discovers how her actions impact the little creatures she finds, like a caterpillar inside a pea pod. When she places the caterpillar on an anthill, the ants swarm it! When she captures a grasshopper, she discovers one of its legs has fallen off. To keep it safe from the ants, she places it in a jar—only for another curious creature to come investigate. As the day progresses, the girl learns the profound effect she can have on the natural world around her. An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Author Biography

TATIANA UKHOVA has a degree in finance, but her desire to be an artist has led her to study drawing, color theory, and illustration over the last ten years. She was born in Moscow and still lives there. This is her first book.

Age & reading guidance

Ages 4–7. A wordless picture book for shared storytelling and independent visual exploration.

Book details

Hardcover · 56 pages · Illustrated
Dimensions: 0.6 × 11.1 × 8.5 inches
Publication date: May 4, 2021