Grasshopper

(Hardback)

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Age range 5 to 9

Kids will get lost in the visually stunning, imaginative world of this wordless picture book!

In this colourful and moving portrait told from the up-close perspectives of a young girl and a grasshopper, a garden comes alive creatures, plants, and surprises of nature.

While investigating and admiring the insects in her garden, the girl discovers how her actions impact the little creatures: she finds a caterpillar inside a pea pod. She places the caterpillar on an anthill, and 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.

Grasshopperreveals to readers a remarkable perspective on the natural world and the importance of respecting the creatures who call it their home.

Reviews

Natures miniature whimsies bloom in Ukhovas wordless picture-book debut ... Marvelously astute. Kirkus Reviews Ukhova works in broad painted lines, bathing everything in vibrant color and capturing the protagonists quickly changing emotions... Ukhovas child acts out of believable curiosity and impulse, and is observed as closely by readers as the insects. Publishers Weekly A wonderful, wordless picture book that asks young readers to take a closer look at the world around them .... Ukhovas illustrations take readers on a fascinating journey and show us how important it is to pay attention to whats around us. Globe and Mail A wordless story of compassion, emotional growth, and understanding. Let's Talk About Picture Books A good way to start a discussion on how even small choices can have consequences that impact the environment. School Library Connections New and Notable Nature-Based Picture Books for Spring:A stunning and captivating wordless picture book with lots of pages to explore and dive in to a garden with a little girl, wondering at the impact she has on even the smallest of creatures. The Silvan Reverie

Author Bio

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.