Author & Illustrator Profile
Eugene Yelchin
8 Books
Eugene Yelchin is an author and illustrator whose books often blend history, humor, and vivid visual storytelling. His written and illustrated works include Breaking Stalin's Nose, Arcady's Goal, Pip & Pup, and the graphic memoir I Wish I Didn't Have to Tell You This. He has also provided illustrations for authors such as Gary Schmidt and David Elliott.
Have you ever bounced so high you felt like you could touch the sky? In this wonderfully imaginative and completely wordless adventure, an adorable baby hare takes a mighty leap and springs right up into the clouds. Leaving his human friend waiting safely below, the little hare bounces higher and higher on a spectacular journey. He chases a bright red airplane through a flock of honking geese, hitches a ride on a roaring rocket ship zooming into outer space, and even grabs onto a blazing shooting star to make his way back down to earth. Through beautiful and energetic artwork, you get to follow along and invent your own words for the hare's amazing high flying trip. Jump right into this joyful celebration of imagination, movement, and the comfort of returning to a friend's waiting arms.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Step out into the sunny barnyard and get ready to make some brand new animal friends. Little Pip the chick is exploring the farm when he spots someone perfect to play with, a fluffy and energetic young dog named Pup. At first, the two are excited to run and tumble together. But Pip soon discovers that his new pal might be just a little bit too big and rough for a tiny baby bird. When a sudden rainstorm rolls in and chases the animals inside, the two very different playmates must figure out how to get along and comfort each other. Told entirely through bright and cheerful pictures without a single word, this charming story lets you become the storyteller. You will love watching these adorable barnyard babies learn how to be gentle and discover the true meaning of friendship.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
Poems for Two Voices
Listen closely, and you might hear a secret conversation happening right under your feet. A friendly honeybee stops to chat with a busy bumblebee. A beautiful rose offers a hungry worm a tasty snack from the garden compost. Even a tiny mouse takes the time to tell a plant root how important it is to the earth. This blooming and buzzing collection features clever rhyming poems designed to be read out loud by two voices at the same time. Paired with bright and gorgeous illustrations, these fun verses give you an incredible close up look at the hidden lives of plants and bugs. Grab a friend, a parent, or a sibling, and get ready to perform these lively poems while discovering amazing facts about the natural world outside your door.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Every single Christmas Eve, a young boy named Owen works hard to build the absolute best snowman he can make. And every year, he watches sadly as it slowly melts away into a puddle. Determined to find a way to make his frosty friend last forever, Owen suddenly finds himself whisked away on an unbelievable holiday adventure. He travels to a magical, secret factory where curious animals are busy taking his snowman apart. From rabbits running strange machines to a polar bear studying snowflakes with tweezers, everyone is trying to discover the perfect formula for a snowman that will never melt. But all their science cannot solve the mystery until Owen steps up to share the one vital ingredient they are missing. Discover the true magic of winter in this sweet and imaginative story about love, loss, and the real reason snowmen melt.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Boar is grumpy and likes his dark cave just fine. Hedgehog is a little bit of a know it all who cannot stop suggesting better places for Boar to live. Everyone else thinks Boar is just too cranky to have friends, and Hedgehog might be trying a bit too hard to be helpful. But when Hedgehog accidentally gets stuck in a deep hole and calls out for help, there is only one animal who might just come to his rescue. Could a grumpy boar and an annoying hedgehog actually be best friends? Jump right into this hilarious and sweet story about unexpected companions finding exactly what they need in each other. You will love seeing how these two total opposites finally connect.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
The bustling city of La Paz used to be filled with joyful noises, until the grumpy new mayor decides that the town is simply too loud. To enforce absolute silence, he institutes strict new laws that forbid anyone from singing! Slowly, the cheerful town becomes quiet and gloomy. But then, a brave and very stubborn little rooster struts into the city. He has a song in his heart, and he absolutely refuses to be quiet! No matter how severe the mayor's punishments become, the courageous rooster continues to crow at the top of his lungs. Will one small bird's loud voice be enough to remind the people of La Paz how to sing again? This funny and inspiring tale celebrates the importance of standing up for what is right and never letting anyone silence your true voice.
6-8 Years
Won Ton the cat has the absolute perfect life with his favorite boy. He has a cozy bed, delicious food, and all the attention he could ever want. But suddenly, his ears perk up and his fur stands on end. A strange, bounding creature has entered his territory, bringing total doom to his peaceful home. A new puppy named Chopstick has arrived, and Won Ton knows that nothing will ever be the same again. Now, the grumpy feline must figure out how to defend his turf and deal with this energetic, tail wagging enemy. Told entirely through clever, snappy haiku poems, this hilarious story captures all the drama and attitude of a classic pet rivalry. You will laugh as these two furry enemies try to figure out if there is enough room in the house for both of them.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Meet a young prince who has everything a boy could ever want, yet decides he would rather live his life as a rooster. Discarding his fancy clothes and lavish lifestyle, the prince strips off his royal garments and insists on pecking at the ground for his meals. Neither the kingdom's best doctors nor its cleverest magicians can figure out how to cure his bizarre behavior. Just when all hope seems lost, a wise old teacher arrives with a brilliantly silly plan. Instead of scolding the boy, the teacher joins him on the floor and becomes a rooster too. This clever traditional folktale is packed with humor and unexpected wisdom. You will laugh out loud at the ridiculous antics while discovering a gentle lesson about empathy and understanding.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
